Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature called Restricted Chat for users. The optional tool adds another layer of privacy for selected individual conversations.

The feature works as a switch that users can enable for specific chats. Once activated, those conversations will not appear on devices linked to the user's WhatsApp account. The feature currently appears in a new beta version for Android devices.

To activate Restricted Chat, users must enable it separately for each conversation. First, open the required chat and tap the person's name at the top. Then open the Chat Info screen and scroll down to find the Restricted Chat option.

Users can activate the feature by selecting the Restricted Chat option. The...