WhatsApp for iOS 23.24.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 23.24.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to send original quality media as a file!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Send as a document |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 23.24.73 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature. Why? | Although WhatsApp has officially announced these features, some users may receive them over the coming weeks, as mentioned in the changelog on the App Store. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: a feature to search users by their username on Android! |
SEND AS A DOCUMENT
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.23.1.74 update, we announced that WhatsApp was introducing a feature to send photos and videos as documents to preserve their original quality, and it was available to a limited number of users. This enhancement finally allows users to quickly share photos and videos with their original quality, without the need of following multiple steps. A few days ago, WhatsApp has released the 23.24.73 update for iOS on the App Store. Thanks to the official changelog provided by WhatsApp, we discovered that this feature is finally rolling out to everyone with the latest update!
The official changelog mentions that WhatsApp is releasing a feature to start voice chats without ringing everyone in large groups. In addition, WhatsApp is now rolling out new bubbles in chat to help users see missed, ongoing, and completed calls, and the ability to react to status updates using your avatar. However, WhatsApp is also introducing a feature to easily send original quality photos and videos as documents so they will be shared without compression or quality loss. To get started, open the chat share sheet, tap "Document", and "Choose Photo or Video".
If you don't have one of these features, note that some accounts may receive them over the coming weeks, as indicated in the official changelog. Please stay ahead by regularly updating WhatsApp from the App Store and the TestFlight app to get these features in the future in case you don't have them after installing this update.
A feature to send original quality media as a file is available for iOS users who install the latest update of WhatsApp from the App Store. Make sure to install this update to enjoy a better user experience.
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