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WhatsApp kicks off 'stealth mode' to control who sees you online

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WhatsApp is rolling out some new privacy features. Whatsapp

WhatsApp is a new "stealth mode" privacy designed to be easily hidden by users. We will release a feature slate from their friends. 

Meta-owned messaging users will be able to select contacts that can verify that they are online. WhatsApp revealed in ablog poston Tuesday. 

"By making sure your friends and family are online, you can feel connected to each other, but I wanted to see WhatsApp privately. There are things, "says WhatsApp. 

Another feature allows users to sneak away from group chat without notifying all other members of the group.

Now, when a member unsubscribes, only the group chat administrator will be notified. Prior to , all members received notifications.

The third privacy update will prevent users from taking screenshots of "View Once" messages like Snapchat. It aims to be a way to share photos and media without leaving your digital trial. 

Online status and group chat updates will be available to all users starting this month, and WhatsApp states that "View Once" updates will be available "soon" on unspecified dates. 

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WhatsApp. In 2014, when Meta acquired it for $ 19.3 billion, it had more than 2 billion users worldwide. 

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg advertised the update in a Facebook post, writing: