WhatsApp’s new update might make sexting a little bit awkward for users | Drum

22 Nov 2018

Lesego Mkhize

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It looks like WhatsApp users might have to be a bit warier about their privacy especially because the latest version of the mobile app, will enable pop-up previews of footage even when your device is locked for iOS beta users.

This is according to WABetaInfo who revealed what the new update will have in a tweet recently.

“WhatsApp is rolling out the possibility to view videos directly in the push notification for any iOS beta user having the 2.18.102.5 version installed!” WABetaInfo tweeted recently before adding,

“It will be available soon for App Store users.”

? WhatsApp is rolling out the possibility to view videos directly in the push notification for any iOS beta user having the 2.18.102.5 version installed!

It will be available soon for App Store users.
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) November 20, 2018

What exactly does this mean for current iOS beta users who upgrade to the latest app version?

Well as opposed to receiving a regular pop up notification which displays the contact name and a short preview of the message on your home screen, users can now expect to see a snippet of the clip sent to them on Whatsapp.

This of course can get a little awkward in some instances especially if the content displayed is graphic and catches the user off guard.

Apparently. As mentioned: My wife can use the new function, a friend's wife cannot. Both use the App Store version, have never used a beta. In the video: My wife's iPhone, I hope you mean this feature (Watch the video in the notification) pic.twitter.com/mLukaM47pn
— Carsten Knobloch (@caschy) November 21, 2018

READ MORE: Is sexting cheating?

How to change notification preferences to suit your privacy needs?

Users can click on their WhatsApp notification settings and disable the preview pop up video notifications or alternatively switch off preview notifications in their settings.

According to the app website users can easily mute notifications by simply clicking on the custom notifications section which is available under the Menu button.

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