WhatsApp is developing a more accessible log out option through a new account switcher feature, currently being tested in beta versions of the app for Android and iOS.
What to know
- WhatsApp is testing a new account switcher feature that makes logging out more accessible.
- The feature is currently available in beta versions for both Android and iOS.
- This update addresses user complaints about the hidden log out option in current versions.
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will make it easier for you to log out of your account, reports Android Authority. The messaging platform is testing an account switcher that will provide a more accessible way to log out compared to the current method.
In the current version of WhatsApp, logging out requires several steps. You need to navigate to Settings, tap on your account name, scroll down, and then find the log out option. Many users have complained that this process is not intuitive.
The new account switcher feature, spotted in beta versions of WhatsApp for both Android and iOS, will simplify this process. It will allow you to switch between different WhatsApp accounts more easily and provide a clearer option to log out completely.
The account switcher will appear as a dropdown menu from your profile picture. The option called “Keep all Data & preferences” will let you kep the data when logging out. This menu will display your current account and offer options to add another account or log out.
This update aligns with Meta’s broader strategy of improving account management across its family of apps. Similar account switching features already exist in Instagram and Facebook.
WhatsApp has not officially announced when this feature will roll out to all users. The company typically tests new features in beta for several weeks before making them available in the stable version of the app.
If you’re interested in trying the feature early, you can join WhatsApp’s beta program through the Google Play Store for Android or TestFlight for iOS, though spaces in these programs are often limited.
Via: theverge.com
