WhatsApp does not allow you to take screenshots of profile pictures now
WhatsApp has said that its beta version now has a feature that safeguards users’ profile images. Before, WhatsApp users could keep their profile photos private from outsiders, but there was no way to stop other users from snapping screenshots of their photos. Recent reports indicate that this is anticipated to change shortly, though.
Beyond just blocking users from saving or downloading profile pictures, the messaging application now stops users from taking screenshots within the feature.
The new feature, which is now accessible in the WhatsApp beta app for Android users, prevents users from taking screenshots of profile pictures by displaying a warning message on a black screen that reads, “Can’t take a screenshot due to app restrictions.” The goal of this proactive strategy is to deter unauthorized users from taking and maybe publishing profile images without permission.
WhatsApp appears to be attempting to reduce the likelihood of harassment and impersonation by limiting the ability to snap screenshots of profile images. It appears that the screenshot block function, which is presently only accessible to a small number of beta testers, will be made available to all users in the upcoming weeks.
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Similar functionalities are also available on other photo-sharing websites like Snapchat and payment apps like Paytm and Google Pay. These features prevent users from taking screenshots in particular situations, particularly when private or sensitive data is at stake.
Even while this update provides an additional degree of security, it’s crucial to remember that no security measure is 100% reliable. Even if screenshot capabilities has been restricted, people can still experiment with other approaches, such taking profile photographs with a secondary device.
In an effort to address the problems caused by deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI) misinformation, the messaging app owned by Meta is also actively developing a fact-checking chatbot.
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