<p>We are in the first week of the new year 2022 and already WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will surely improve the user experience on its messenger app.</p>.<p>In the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS, the company is showing profile pictures with notifications, <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-introducing-profile-photos-in-notifications/" target="_blank">reported</a> WABetaInfo, a community blog.</p>.<p>In the screenshot below, we can see the WhatsApp notification with a photo of the sender on the Lock Screen of an iPhone. Adding the profile display will definitely prompt the user to see the message, particularly if it comes from a family member or close friend.</p>.<p>With just the name, there was a chance of ignoring the message and viewing it later. But with the photo, there will be less chance of disregarding the message.</p>.<p>In a related development, WhatsApp is also testing privacy indicators on the messenger app. Once implemented, the calls, statuses, and messages tab will feature -- 'Your status/personal calls are end-to-end encrypted' at the base.</p>.<p>With this initiative, WhatsApp believes will assure users that their calls and messages are fully secured and need not worry about anybody tracking the conversation.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/whatsapp-to-show-privacy-indicator-during-calls-and-messaging-1063457.html" target="_blank">WhatsApp to show privacy indicator during calls and messaging</a></p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em></p>
<p>We are in the first week of the new year 2022 and already WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will surely improve the user experience on its messenger app.</p>.<p>In the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS, the company is showing profile pictures with notifications, <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-introducing-profile-photos-in-notifications/" target="_blank">reported</a> WABetaInfo, a community blog.</p>.<p>In the screenshot below, we can see the WhatsApp notification with a photo of the sender on the Lock Screen of an iPhone. Adding the profile display will definitely prompt the user to see the message, particularly if it comes from a family member or close friend.</p>.<p>With just the name, there was a chance of ignoring the message and viewing it later. But with the photo, there will be less chance of disregarding the message.</p>.<p>In a related development, WhatsApp is also testing privacy indicators on the messenger app. Once implemented, the calls, statuses, and messages tab will feature -- 'Your status/personal calls are end-to-end encrypted' at the base.</p>.<p>With this initiative, WhatsApp believes will assure users that their calls and messages are fully secured and need not worry about anybody tracking the conversation.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/whatsapp-to-show-privacy-indicator-during-calls-and-messaging-1063457.html" target="_blank">WhatsApp to show privacy indicator during calls and messaging</a></p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em></p>
