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According to WABetaInfo, the tool will prevent the media recipient from taking screenshots of photos and videos that can only be opened once, but without notifying the sender of the screenshots you attempted. So, if a friend tries to take a screenshot of some media you have sent, you will not be notified of it.

Also according to the information from the specialized website, when the recipient tries to take the screenshot, the image will turn black, and a notification will appear on the screen informing you that screenshots are not allowed due to the security policies of the messenger. In addition, the new privacy function will also have protection against third-party applications – that is, even if the recipient of the media tries to circumvent the security system using other applications, they will not be able to print.

The new functionality is now available for WhatsApp Beta for Android users who have updated the app to version 2.22.22.3. If you are a beta tester and the feature is not yet available in your messenger, See if updates are available on the Google Play Store.

It’s worth noting that the privacy features for single-view photos and videos remain the same. Therefore, the media is never saved to the device gallery and cannot be exported or forwarded to other WhatsApp chats. It is also important to remember that since the functionality is still in the testing phase, it is possible that it will undergo changes when it reaches the stable version of the messenger. There is no release date yet.

with information from WABetaInfo

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