WhatsApp revises privacy settings. Users of the popular messenger can now fine-tune who sees the profile picture and the “last seen” info. Meanwhile, competitor Telegram is asking its users to pay.

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WhatsApp is the most popular messenger in the world and is part of the standard repertoire on the smartphone for many people. The wide distribution makes WhatsApp but also ideal stalking tool. The developers behind WhatsApp, who regularly update the messenger, also know this. The newest: revised privacy settings.

WhatsApp: users can create private block lists

They can now be fine-tuned, like WhatsApp announced on Twitter Has. For profile picture and profile info, status and the “last seen” timestamp up to now three options can be selected:

  • Everyone
  • my contacts
  • No one

Now a fourth option has been added: “My contacts except.” This allows WhatsApp users explicitly select contacts from their phone book who do not have access to this information. So at its core, it’s a personal blocklist, like that mirror aptly writes. Private and professional contacts could be separated more easily in this way, for example.

The new settings are now available for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Does it always have to be WhatsApp? There are also interesting alternatives:

Telegram introduces payment model

competitor Telegram has also recently announced significant innovations. Messenger will be on soon Offer a payment model and only make some functions available for money. This includes, among other things, a higher limit when sending files, exclusive stickers, emojis and reactions, animated profile pictures, freedom from advertising and much more. We have summarized all functions and costs in this special topic: Telegram Premium: How much does it cost and what do you get?