WhatsApp for iOS 24.12.78: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.12.78.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to manage default media upload quality to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Default media upload quality |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.12.78 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature. Why? | Although WhatsApp has officially announced this feature, some users may receive it over the coming weeks, as mentioned in the changelog on the App Store. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.14: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on an AR feature for call effects and filters! |
DEFAULT MEDIA UPLOAD QUALITY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.11.10.78 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to manage media upload quality. Through this enhancement, some beta testers could enjoy greater control over the quality of their shared photos and videos, experimenting with an option to select either standard quality for quicker sharing with smaller file sizes or high quality for enhanced clarity and fidelity. A few days ago, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.12.78 update was released on the App Store. Thanks to the official changelog, we discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to manage default media upload quality to everyone!
The official changelog mentions that it is now possible to set default HD quality by opening the storage and data screen within the app settings. Users can find a new section here to manage default media upload quality, making it easier to control the clarity and size of their shared photos and videos. Choosing the standard quality option allows users to share media faster with smaller file sizes, while the high-quality option ensures that photos and videos are shared with enhanced clarity and fidelity, preserving important details. However, it is very important to note that the high-quality option does not allow for sharing media in its original quality directly. To maintain original quality, users must share photos and videos as documents, a feature introduced with the WhatsApp for iOS 23.24.73 update last year.
If you don't have this feature, note that some accounts may receive it 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 this features in the near future in case you don't have it after installing this update. By staying proactive in updating your app, you can ensure that you're always equipped with the latest and most advanced features WhatsApp has to offer.
A feature to manage default media upload quality 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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