WhatsApp Introduces New Screenshot Restriction Feature for iOS users
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An innovative move towards enhancing the security of users, WhatsApp has recently introduced a new screenshot restriction feature for iOS users. This will protect the user data from stealing users' profile pictures. This feature is currently available to beta users.
WABetaInfo, a well-known beta insider, recently reported that WhatsApp is working on banning screenshots for profile pictures on iOS. Currently, only Android users are already unable to take screenshots of profile pictures. This new update will purely act as an addition of an additional security layer while accessing one's sensitive data. A shared screenshot shows that WhatsApp will display a "Screen capture blocked" message while taking a screenshot.
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This new screenshot restriction feature is now available for beta users only for testing. You can use this feature by downloading the iOS 24.10.10.70 beta version through the TestFlight app. As this testing has only recently started, it may take several weeks or months of testing before it is rolled out to a stable version. Stay tuned for further developments.