WhatsApp will stop you from taking screenshots of chats soon: Here’s when and why

WhatsApp is working on the fingerprint lock feature for its Android app, which has apparently been added to the latest beta version. However, according to WABetaInfo, the fingerprint lock is not available to use as of now. Apart from its purpose to secure chats with a fingerprint, this feature is expected to bring another functionality – blocking screenshots of conversations.

As noted by WABetaInfo, the Fingerprint Lock setting will block the user from taking screenshots of the chats unless the lock is disabled. While it is not clear why WhatsApp chose to add this functionality, the inability to screenshot conversations with fingerprint lock enabled will offer a layer of security to chats. However, its requirement is questionable.