WhatsApp new update for users: WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, revealed earlier this week that users will soon be able to exchange images in HD quality. Users can now transmit photographs in either HD (2000×3000 pixels) or regular (1365×2048 pixels) resolution with the new version. Photos in HD will naturally take longer to send or load, depending on internet speed. HD images also require more storage space. However, WhatsApp users have long requested this option, which some platforms currently provide.
Since the beginning of the year, WhatsApp has received considerable improvements. WhatsApp launched functionality for multiple devices earlier this month, which was one of the app’s most significant enhancements. The feature became available after WhatsApp enabled multi-device support, which allowed users to use the software on a single phone and four other non-phone devices at the same time. Users can now access the app from different cellphones, while features are still confined to the primary device.
Furthermore, WhatsApp launched earlier this month a screen-sharing function for video calls. Many video conferencing solutions, such as Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, include screen sharing. It allows users to share their screens, which is useful during presentations. WhatsApp will compete with Google Meet and other screen-sharing services.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also shared an update on Facebook. In a post, Zuckerberg simply writes, “Sharing photos on WhatsApp just got an upgrade — now you can send in HD.” The Facebook post also includes a video that shows how to send photos in HD or standard quality. The process to send photos remains the same, though there’s an “HD” option at the top, next to the pen and crop tools. Here, users can select between standard or HD tools, as you can see in the photo below.
More features are expected to be added to the Meta-owned platform in the future. WhatsApp is now testing the use of several accounts on the same device. Users will be able to utilize numerous WhatsApp accounts on a single phone once the feature is generally deployed. In terms of accounts, WhatsApp is looking at the possibility of logging in with an ID or social media account rather than a phone number. These features may take several months to become available to everyone.
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