WhatsApp locks the frequently used function – after the update, all users are affected

WhatsApp will get rid of a previously popular feature for everyone. Previously, a user had already bypbaded the blockade.

Mountain View – The WhatsApp email service locks a popular feature. Previously, a user had bypbaded the already scheduled blockade. This is the backup of profile images, which was previously possible for iOS users using 3D-Touch.

Betablog WABetaInfo wrote that this feature will be blocked in the future. In order to always be able to save the profile picture of a WhatsApp user as an iOS user, users could long press the profile picture, then it is possible to save or copy the picture.

WhatsApp functionality blocked: that's how it came out

Previously, a user had reported the ability for Twitter to save profile photos:

With the next update, version 2.19.80, this should no longer be possible with WhatsApp.

WhatsApp always gives you the ability to take screenshots of profile pictures. If you want to prevent everyone from saving your profile picture by means of a screenshot, you can limit the visibility of the photo. It works like this:

1. Open "Settings"

2. Select "Account" and "Privacy".

3. Then you can choose whether "Everyone", "My Contacts" or "Person" is allowed to view your profile picture.

WhatsApp blocked: these new features are still planned

Whatsapp had recently made headlines with the introduction of three new features: First, the sending of images should soon be faster and more intuitive. Namely, the photo in the future directly on WhatsApp can be changed – until now, it needs an additional image editing application. And since photos (and maybe even videos) can then be edited directly in the WhatsApp no-download chat, it also saves space on the phone.

Secondly, you may soon hear WhatsApp voicemail messages in a push notification. Until now, the interception remains heavy because the user must open the history of the discussions.

And thirdly, you can in the future, for some contacts, lock the personal status message on WhatsApp. For this problem, there will probably be a "Hide" button and a "Show" button soon. When exactly the new features arrive, is not yet known.

WhatsApp blocked: a Trojan horse scares Android users

In addition, the malware "Agent Smith" under Android having been infested by German users, the Trojan horse has so far expanded to about 42,000 devices in Germany. Malware masks itself as a common application and hides behind free games or tools. After installation, frequently used applications, such as WhatsApp, will be examined on the device. These applications would then be replaced by the Trojan horse, attracting users with fraudulent ads and earnings, eavesdropping users or access to banking data.

Therefore, it is recommended that you download applications only from trusted sources such as Google Play Store. And anti-virus programs help protect themselves.

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