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WhatsApp introduces feature to lock private conversations

WhatsApp introduces a new feature that allows users to lock chats. [WhatsAPP]

WhatsApp messaging platform users will now have an option of locking private chats in a bid to enhance the privacy and security of messages.

On Monday, May 15, the Meta-owned company introduced a new chat lock feature that hides messages in a password-protected folder.

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