Whatsapp beta includes features that prevent screen captures – IT Pro – News

A new beta version of WhatsApp for Android and iOS includes a security feature that prevents screenshots from capturing “View Once” images. Screen capture is also disabled with this feature.

According to WABetaInfo it is still possible to take screenshots with normal images and chat conversations. Also, if the feature is activated and blocks a screenshot, the sender of the image in question will not be notified.

The feature is currently included in the beta 22.21.0.71 of the iOS version of WhatsApp. Android users who have access to the trial version of the WhatsApp app must have version 2.33.33.3. The function is not active for all users.

Augusto begins Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp will have some new privacy features. This would allow you to hide the “online now” status, silently leave group conversations, and then block screenshots with View Once images. Some beta testers have the function of hiding their “online status” in the meantime already noticed.