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WhatsApp updated a new feature to its iphone users. This latest update for the users comprises support for locking and unlocking the application through Face ID and Touch ID.

The new feature is available to iPhone users with the WhatsApp version, 2.19.20.

The update is available via Apple’s App Store.

iPhone users can still view the messages from WhatsApp notifications and we can even quickly reply to the other users.

But full functions of the application will be available after the authentication.

And also Other features such as ability to reply to voice and video calls can be accessed without needing to unlock the application.

To add Face ID or Touch ID on WhatsApp for iOS, here’s what you need to do is Open WhatsApp. Go to Settings and choose Account and tap on Privacy and Toggle the button to enable Screen Lock.

-Sai Kumar