Android smartphone users, new WhatsApp update may not let you do this

WhatsApp is reportedly planning to launch a couple of new features in its upcoming 2.19.106 beta version update for Android. The upcoming update for beta users will bring a new interface for WhatsApp Doodle feature and interestingly a feature to prevent users from taking screenshots in chats, according to a report by WABetaInfo. However, the ability to block screenshot feature will only go live when fingerprint authentication feature will arrive for Android users.
Interestingly, the screenshot blocking will not be available by default. And users will not be able to take screenshots of their own chat window. However, this feature will only be available when users have enabled fingerprint lock.
This means if you have enabled fingerprint lock in WhatsApp then you will automatically not be able to take screenshots of your chat windows. However, if the other person (with whom you are chatting) have switched off fingerprint lock then that person will be able to take screenshots. This is like a tradeoff between privacy and security.