WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.6: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.5.6.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage media upload quality, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Media upload quality |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to manage media upload quality to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it's not ready for beta testers, but it is possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.73: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to automatically create account and channel reports! |
MEDIA UPLOAD QUALITY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.14.10 update, we announced a feature to allow users sharing high-quality media. With this enhancement, users can now enjoy sharing high-quality images and videos, ensuring that important details are always preserved. It appears that WhatsApp is now exploring new features to allow users sharing high-quality media by default, without the need to manually adjust settings for every photo and video. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.6 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage media upload quality!
As you can see in this screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring a new option to allow users to choose whether their photos and videos should be sent in high quality by default, and it will be available in a future update. In addition, when users decide to manually adjust the media quality within the drawing editor, WhatsApp will retain the last choice by automatically selecting the previous setting for future sharing instances. It's important to note that users still need to send the media as a document in case they decide to share it in original quality, as announced in the article regarding the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.3 update.
In our opinion, this feature will mark a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience, as it eliminates the need of manually adjusting settings for each media upload individually. With this new option, users will be able ensure that their images and videos are always shared in high quality, maintaining clarity and preserving important details. When this feature will be released in the future, this approach also adds a layer of convenience, allowing users to focus on their conversations rather than adjusting settings repeatedly.
The feature to manage media upload quality is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We plan to publish a new article when we have further details about this feature to share with you.
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