WhatsApp Block Screenshots of Profile Photos feature rolling out for iOS beta

WhatsApp is rolling out the new ability to Block Screenshots of Profile Photos. This feature enhances user privacy and mitigates the risks associated with the unauthorized sharing and distribution of personal images from profile pictures.

Today I am explaining WhatsApp’s ability to prevent Screenshots of Profile photos. You have to read this post till the end to know more about the new feature to prevent Screenshots of Profile pictures.

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WhatsApp Block Screenshots of Profile Photos feature

The new feature has been discovered on WhatsApp for iOS beta version 24.12.10.74. The screenshots action is now blocked to protect everyone’s privacy on WhatsApp, it is no longer possible to take screenshots of profile pictures.

The new feature offers an additional layer of privacy protection by preventing unauthorized persons from capturing and sharing profile pictures without the owner’s consent.

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The new blocking the screenshots feature within the app will significantly reduce the unauthorized sharing of profile photos while people may use other devices or cameras to capture the images.

It improves user control over personal information by implementing a new feature that blocks screenshot captures of profile pictures. However, the new block screenshot of the profile picture feature won’t eliminate the risk of unauthorized image capture.

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By preventing users from taking screenshots of profile pictures, the meta-owned messaging app takes a proactive step in safeguarding user privacy and reducing the unauthorized distribution of personal images.

Currently, the new ability to block screenshots of profile pictures is rolling for some beta testers on iOS. This feature is available on WhatsApp for iOS beta version 24.12.10.74.

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Meanwhile, the meta-owned messaging app is working on a new feature to transfer chat history from the Old device. Users will be able to easily migrate their chat history from one Android device to another without using Google Drive. They can transfer their chat history from one Android device to another by scanning a QR code within the app settings.

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