WhatsApp is rolling out a new visual indicator to clearly show when chats are end-to-end encrypted. The encryption label appears briefly below the contact or group name within chat screens, in the same location as the “last seen” status. Currently available only to select beta testers on Android, the feature aims to increase visibility and reassure users that their communications remain secure and private through end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp plans to roll out the encryption indicator more broadly in the coming weeks, enhancing transparency around this core security feature that protects chats, calls, and status updates for all users, including newcomers.
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