In its newest Android beta replace, Fb-owned messaging app WhatsApp will not be permitting customers to save lots of profile footage of people on their units. “WhatsApp has eliminated the chance to save lots of profile footage in newest Android beta updates and WhatsApp Enterprise beta for iOS 2.19.60.5,” WABetaInfo reported.
The function was first noticed by an India-based beta tester of the app who tweeted to WABetaInfo inquiring in regards to the replace. “Within the newest beta model 2.19.319, the choice to save lots of profile footage is now not there. It is just there for teams. Please verify if it is a bug or it will stay that manner? (Android 9)” Swarup Mondal tweeted. On studying into the beta function, WABetaInfo confirmed that WhatsApp was, actually, nonetheless permitting individuals to save lots of group icons. Particulars in regards to the public roll-out of the function stay unknown as of now.
Along with this, the brand new Android beta replace additionally brings in 155 redesigned emojis. WhatsApp has totally redesigned solely chosen emojis, and has simply made some minor adjustments to others.Moreover, the replace additionally provides the Night time mode compatibility for the chats record. “The Night time Mode function will not be accessible but. WhatsApp is engaged on the function on this replace with the intention to guarantee one of the best bug-free expertise for you, earlier than the discharge for everybody,” the cited supply mentioned. Individually, the corporate can also be anticipated to quickly add animated WhatsApp stickers to its platform. The identical supply earlier reported that this will probably be rolled out to each Android in addition to iOS platforms.
Earlier in April, the moment messaging app was testing an ‘Authentication’ function which might bar customers from taking screenshots of their personal conversations.
With inputs from IANS
