WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.12.10.74.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to block screenshots of profile photos, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Screenshot blocking – profile photo |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.74 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might be able to experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Thiago, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.4: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a recent media feature for community group chats! |
SCREENSHOT BLOCKING - PROFILE PHOTO
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature in development to block screenshots of profile photos. This feature was designed to enhance user privacy and mitigate the risks associated with the unauthorized sharing and distribution of personal images. It appears that WhatsApp is currently testing this feature with the public, as evidenced by its release with the latest beta update. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the feature to block screenshots of profile photos!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, it is no longer possible to take screenshots of profile photos, as this action is now blocked to protect everyone’s privacy on WhatsApp. This feature offers an additional layer of privacy protection by preventing users from capturing and sharing profile photos without the owner's consent. While we recognise that people might still use other devices or cameras to capture the image, blocking the screenshot feature within the app will significantly reduce unauthorized sharing of profile photos.
In our opinion, WhatsApp aims to improve user control over personal information by implementing a feature that blocks screenshot captures of profile photos. This additional layer of privacy reduces the potential for misuse of profile photos, ensuring that personal images are less likely to be shared or distributed. Although this feature won't completely eliminate the risk of unauthorized image capture, we believe that it represents a significant advancement in enhancing privacy. By preventing users from taking screenshots of profile photos, WhatsApp takes a proactive step in safeguarding user privacy and reducing the unauthorized distribution of personal images.
The feature to block screenshots of profile photos is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days.
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