With a recent WhatsApp update for Android, user’s can now control who sees their “last seen” status. The options include anyone with your number, only your contacts, or no one at all.
This suite of new privacy features also extends to your profile photo and status message. To employ this feature, simply head over to menu -> settings -> account -> privacy in your WhatsApp app.
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, had previously expressed its concern over privacy issues during a phone call between President Obama and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This updated privacy feature provides an added layer of reassurance to users.
Additional updates include features like paying for a friend’s WhatsApp subscription, and a refined mute function for group chats that now operates even better.
This update serves to underline WhatsApp’s ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience and privacy.
This article was updated in 2025 to reflect current insights and features.
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