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WhatsApp tests new feature to help protect your profile photos more effectively


No more screenshots of profile pics anymore.

If implemented fully, it promises to make it much harder for people to capture and share your profile photos without your consent, adding an extra layer of privacy and control over your content. Steven Shaw is a full-time freelancer, but before he changed his career at the start of 2021, he was in the retail industry, leading teams to achieve goals in selling technology products, such as smartphones, tablets, and more. Graduating from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Medieval History, he's always had a passion for the topic, alongside technology and many Simpsons quotes.

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