This Tuesday (13), WhatsApp has started rolling out the feature that blocks screenshots of incoming messages. single view The news is coming to both Android and iOS users.
This feature is another security step in sending files with a single view – a tool available for photos and videos. The application also prevents the message from being shared, forwarded, copied or even saved with a single view.
When the recipient of the message tries to print the unique content, WhatsApp only saves an image with a warning. “This screenshot has been locked for privacy reasons.” A similar warning appears for those who try to record their mobile phone screen with third-party applications.
To work, the single boot file is not stored on the device. Therefore, even the person who sent the message cannot verify the material later. To complete the measure, WhatsApp is testing the single-image text messaging function.
The feature, which is already available in other apps like Telegram and Snapchat, has been in testing for a while and is now rolling out to all users. It is important to note that you need to update WhatsApp to the latest version available to gain access.
Source: Tec Mundo
