New Delhi,UPDATED: Could 13, 2024 09:29 IST
In March this yr, it was introduced that WhatsApp is taking motion to cease Android customers from taking screenshots of profile photos of different customers. The moment messaging platform, which has been specializing in customers’ privateness lately, had reportedly been engaged on the function since February. Now, the identical function is reportedly within the works for iOS customers as properly. As per a WA Beta Data report, which is a dependable tracker referring to updates about WhatsApp, the Meta-owned app will quickly prohibit iOS customers from taking screenshots of different customers’ profile photographs as properly.
WhatsApp engaged on function to guard consumer privateness
As per the WA Beta Data report, the newest replace from WhatsApp’s beta program for iOS, model 24.10.10.70 accessible through TestFlight exhibits that new safety measures are being examined for the app. This upcoming replace will stop iOS customers from taking screenshots of profile photographs, a function already applied for Android customers. The intent is to boost privateness safety throughout the platform. A screenshot shared by WA Beta Data revealed what the function may very well be like when it launches. A notification informing customers of the restriction may pop up when iOS customers attempt to take a screenshot of a profile photograph. The notification will say that taking screenshots of profile photographs has been disabled to safeguard consumer privateness.
Regardless that the function doesn’t solely stop misuse, the restriction is an important step in direction of mitigating the danger of unauthorised distribution of profile photographs.
WhatsApp inexperienced theme for iOS
Not too long ago, WhatsApp additionally modified its theme for iOS customers to a greener interface. iOS customers in India began receiving WhatsApp’s new replace final month, by which the interface was green-themed as an alternative of the same old blue. Whereas on Android units, WhatsApp has all the time had a inexperienced interface, the color was a vibrant blue in iPhones. All the things went by means of a design change from the standing bar to the chat-list window.
As talked about already, the change started rolling out to customers earlier this yr however reached extra folks lately. Along with the icons, even the hyperlinks which are shared throughout the app have a inexperienced color to them as an alternative of the same old blue.
“We’ve made some adjustments to how WhatsApp appears and feels, together with spacing, colors, icons and extra. These adjustments convey a contemporary, new expertise to WhatsApp and make it extra accessible and simpler to make use of,” the corporate stated as per a report in The Solar. The replace is not elective and all customers will finally be shifted to the greener interface – whether or not they prefer it or not.
