will block screenshots for profile photos

latest beta version of whatsapp for Android, available in the Google Play store, prohibits taking screenshots profile photos of other platform users. “Unable to take a screenshot due to application restrictions” is the notification you will receive if you try to do so.

It implemented a similar feature two years ago when it blocked screenshots for images that could only be viewed once. These are measures aimed at enhance security and privacy protection users. However, you will still be able to take a photo of another person’s profile photo using an additional device, such as a phone or camera.

Enhancing privacy on WhatsApp

WhatsApp seems to want reduce the risk of impersonation and harassment. Although this screenshot blocking feature is only available to some beta testers, it will be available to more users in the coming weeks.

The move follows WhatsApp’s decision to ban users from uploading other users’ profile photos in 2019. Meta application is also working on special chatbot for verification facts that will help combat the problem of deepfakes and disinformation generated by artificial intelligence.

The platform is developing various options to improve the security and protect the privacy of its users, including advances such as the ability to mute calls from strangers and the introduction of alternative profiles.