WhatsApp updates to allow turning off "Last Seen" feature on Android

WhatsApp is adding some much needed privacy features to its updated Android app. The updated app includes option to disable "last seen". That's not all, you can now even pay for your friends' subscription. This will certainly help people in countries like India where many people don't have a credit card. The new update has also brought support for Hindi language which is again something to look forward to.

Here's the complete changelog for WhatsApp 2.11.186:

• new privacy settings for last seen, profile photo and status
• add Camera shortcut for quicker picture sending
• add ability to pay for a friend's WhatsApp service
• add large video thumbnails in chat
• add option to show unread messages on home screen widget (Android 3.0+)
• add option to share/save profile photo/group icon
• increase message history user can send
• fix sending flag emoji on Sony phones
• fix voice note recording volume on Samsung Note 3 and Sony phones
• enabled Hindi (Android 4.1+)

Just head over to the PlayStore to update to the latest version of WhatsApp 2.11.186.