There is no denying that the WhatsApp It brings practicality to people’s daily lives. In order to improve the performance of the application and thus the user experience, many new features and updates are introduced. So don’t miss any of them, we have put together some functions that will change your relationship with the app.
Before starting the list, it is important to note that the updates are recent. Therefore, it may not be available to everyone yet, since some devices are gradually being updated.
Another point to stress is that these new features are not available for the release beta from the messaging app. Now check out the main news for WhatsApp.
The ability to send images in high quality
Who has never noticed that images lose their quality when they are sent via WhatsApp? Well, a new one resources came to change that. Update 2.23.12.78, which was released in June, has been tested before and can now be put into action.
This feature is practical. When you send a photo, the abbreviation “HD” will appear as an option at the top of the screen. The person who wants to send the image in high resolution must click on this message. The application will provide the choice of image quality, and from there, it is possible to select a higher resolution. In the chat, the picture is also indicated by the abbreviation “HD”, which means “high definition”, that is, “high definition”, translated into Portuguese.
Silence calls from strangers
Another feature that has excited WhatsApp users is the possibility Silent calls to unknown persons. This update aims to prevent spam, fraud and, mainly, contact with random people.
To use it, simply access the app’s Settings menu and then the Privacy tab. The user has to click on “Calls” and then on “Silen Unknown Calls”. In conclusion, you just need to click on “Block”. Done, the feature is activated.
channels on WhatsApp
Another feature that the app has recently released is Channels. This update allows individuals and companies to send messages to an unlimited number of users. The scheme is relatively similar to what is actually in it cablethe main competitor of WhatsApp today.
Importantly, this feature is different from Communities, which is also a relatively recent addition to the app. It will be available in a tab called “Updates”, which in turn will be added in a different place in the communities and personal chats. This novelty is available in countries, however, it has not yet reached Brazil.
So, which of these features did you find most practical and necessary?
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