WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature to improve the privacy of the profile pictures of its users. The new feature will limit users from taking screenshots of the profile pictures of others.
WhatsApp Blocks Taking Screenshots of Profile Pictures
WhatsApp is rolling out a beta update with the version number 2.24.4.25 for Android users. The change comes after WhatsApp recently prevented users from taking screenshots of images shared as view-once.
People who attempt to take screenshots will be greeted with the “can’t take a screenshot due to app restrictions” message. To recall, WhatsApp stopped allowing users to save images of profile photos five years ago.
The ability to restrict people from taking screenshots of others’ profile pictures will further enhance the user privacy of other users when people can save the photos without their consent.