Slack Blocks Screenshots on Android While Allowing Them on iPhone
A user reports that Slack's Android app prevents screenshots of conversations while the iPhone app allows it, creating an inconsistent and confusing experience across platforms. This points to a cross-platform parity gap in Slack's security/permission settings.
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