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In another privacy-focused update, WhatsApp will no longer allow users to take screenshots of other users' profile pictures on the instant messaging app..
The new update was first spotted by The Android Police and hasn't been officially announced by Meta or WhatsApp..
We tried to take a screenshot of WhatsApp profile pictures on several devices using both the beta and stable versions of the app, but the screenshot wasn't captured for the same reason of "app restrictions"..
While users may still be able to find a workaround to the screenshot restrictions by capturing the image using another phone's camera or simply opening the WhatsApp application on their desktop, it is still a welcome new upgrade from the Meta-led instant messaging platform..
The Android Police report notes that the new profile picture blocking feature gives WhatsApp an edge over competitors like Signal or Telegram, which claim to be more privacy-focused (Signal) but still lack the ability to block profile picture screenshots..
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