The new WhatsApp Stealth mode and how it works

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WABetaInfo is announcing a new stealth mode for WhatsApp users that will allow them to hide their online status. The new feature will allow you to conceal your “last seen” even when you are “online” & using the app.

This follows news after WhatsApp announced a few weeks ago that it is working on a new feature that will allow users to edit messages even when sent.

According to WABetainfo, “There may be different reasons why people want to use WhatsApp in stealth mode.”

“Some users want to use WhatsApp without being disturbed by other people.

“Or they feel stalked by someone.”

WhatsApp stealth mode to select who can see when I’m online

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How to turn on stealth mode in WhatsApp

Open Whatsapp Messenger.
Select Settings and head to Accounts.
Toggle to Privacy.
Select who can see when I’m online.

When will you be able to hide your online status on WhatsApp?

Although the date for this upgrade has not yet been communicated yet, current beta testers will have the first feel when this update is released to the general public in the next few months.

How to join the WhatsApp beta program

To join the WhatsApp beta testers and have a first feel of all new updates, you have to:

Go to Google Playstore on your Android smartphone and search for WhatsApp.
Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.
Tap the “I’m In” button and click “Join” to confirm.

You are now a beta tester. All you have to do is to wait for the next beta version and download it.

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