In 2019, WhatsApp disabled the ability to download display pictures of people on the platform. Now, the platform aims to introduce a feature that prevents users from taking screenshots of other users' profile pictures.
It’s not clear if other operators like Telegram are planning to add interoperability support with WhatsApp. Meta is also working to add support for other chat apps to Messenger.
The new feature is currently available to users testing WhatsApp Beta on Android, indicating that it will take some time before it becomes accessible to all users globally.
The new feature will allow users to quickly share files with nearby people and will be ideal for situations where a fast and direct transfer is needed.