WhatsApp, the widely known messaging application belonging to Meta, introduced a new feature that allows its users to verify accounts using email. This update is part of a series of improvements recently implemented in the application, with the purpose of improving the security and privacy of its users.
The new feature, which is now available in the beta version of WhatsApp for Android, allows users to associate an email account with their WhatsApp account, allowing them to log in via their email. This option is not active by default, but can be easily enabled in your account settings.
The SMS verification option, which already existed, will continue to be available even after this new functionality is activated. The implementation of this new verification option appears as yet another measure to improve user security, at a time when privacy and data security are increasingly on the agenda.
This new feature is currently available to some users testing the beta version of WhatsApp for Android, and is expected to be made available to all users of this version in the coming days. It is not yet known when this functionality will be implemented in the stable version of the application.
The introduction of this new email verification feature is a positive step towards strengthening the security and privacy of WhatsApp users. This measure, along with other recently implemented improvements, demonstrates Meta's commitment to maintaining its messaging application at the level of its main competitors, such as Telegram.
However, it is important to remember that, despite these improvements, the security of users' data largely depends on their own online behavior. Therefore, it is crucial that users are always aware and take the necessary measures to protect their personal information.
