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WhatsApp will have a new feature on Android that hides conversations on PC and tablet
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WhatsApp will have a new feature on Android that hides conversations on PC and tablet

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 07:00

WhatsApp is preparing a significant change in conversation privacy management. A test version for the Android system revealed that a tool dedicated to limiting sensitive conversations exclusively to a specific device is being developed.

This new feature will allow users to hide conversations on the computer and tablet, ensuring that certain conversations remain accessible only on the user's main phone.

The novelty comes in response to growing concerns from users regarding the privacy of their messages on multiple devices, a problem that has become more relevant with the expansion of WhatsApp's multi-device usage feature.

The feature is still in development and has no confirmed date for official release, but its implementation should represent a substantial improvement in the privacy control options available to users of the messaging platform.

Why this matters

WhatsApp users in Portugal will benefit directly from this feature by gaining more control over their digital privacy, especially in situations shared with family or colleagues. The tool responds to a growing demand for tools that separate personal from professional life and protects sensitive conversations from prying eyes on shared devices. This novelty comes following recent privacy updates implemented by Meta on the messaging platform.

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