WhatsApp could get a Reddit-style spoiler-hiding feature – so you won't have to hide from group chats if you’re behind on the big shows

• A spoiler protection feature for WhatsApp is in the works
• It's been spotted in the beta release for iOS and Android now
• There's a similar feature already in place threads on Reddit

WhatsApp is known for pushing out new upgrades at a steady clip, and there's a feature in the works that could potentially help you avoid spoilers from friends and family members for the big shows of the moment.

As spotted by WABetaInfo (via 9to5Mac), the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS comes with a spoiler format option, which means text wouldn't be revealed to recipients until it had been specifically tapped on in a message.

It would work in a similar way to the spoiler formatting option currently available on Reddit: when you open up a post, spoiler text is concealed, and then you need to click on it to see the message ...