No More Secret Screenshots on Instagram
Instagram is reportedly developing a new privacy feature aimed at preventing unauthorised sharing of ephemeral content. The platform is testing a mechanism to block screenshots of messages sent with the ‘view once’ setting.
#Instagram keeps working on blocking the ability to take screenshots in chats đ
âšī¸ This restriction applies to media that can only be viewed once pic.twitter.com/R55Ceov5qb
â Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) August 6, 2024
This move aligns with the increasing emphasis on user privacy across social media platforms. Several apps, including Telegram, have already implemented similar measures. The news was shared by social media researcher Alessandro Paluzzi.
While the potential impact of this feature on user experience remains to be seen, it is likely to be met with a mix of reactions. While some users may welcome the added privacy protection, others might find the restriction inconvenient.
Instagram has yet to provide an official timeline for the rollout of this feature.
