WhatsApp, the widely used messaging app across the globe, is rolling out a new feature that allows users to hide their profile photos from certain contacts. This update comes in response to users' concerns about their photos being misused or ending up in the wrong hands.

Previously, many users hesitated to upload a profile photo on WhatsApp due to privacy concerns. They feared that once their photo was visible, it could be saved or shared without their consent. With the new feature, users now have more control over who can see their profile picture.

To enable this feature, users simply need to follow a few steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select "Settings" from the menu.
3. Go to the "Account" option and open it.
4. Here, you will see the "Privacy" option.
5. Under "Privacy," you will find an option for "Profile Photo."
6. Tap on it, and you will see three choices: "Everyone," "My contacts," and "Nobody."
7. Everyone: By selecting this option, anyone who has your phone number saved or even those who don't will be able to see your profile photo.
8. My Contacts: This option restricts visibility to only those contacts who are saved in your phone's contact list. Others, even if they have your number, won't be able to see your photo.
9. Nobody: Choosing this option means that no one, regardless of whether they have your number saved or not, will be able to see your profile photo.

After selecting the desired option, simply click on "Done," and the settings will be applied. This new feature aims to provide users with enhanced privacy controls, ensuring that they can share their profile photos confidently without worrying about misuse or unauthorized access.

WhatsApp continues to evolve its features to prioritize user privacy and security, addressing feedback from its global user base. The ability to manage who can view profile photos is part of WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to offer robust privacy options alongside its messaging services.

By empowering users with these controls, WhatsApp seeks to maintain its position as one of the most trusted messaging platforms worldwide, catering to the diverse privacy needs of its users. With this update, users can now personalize their experience further, making WhatsApp a safer and more secure platform for communication.

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