A notable upgrade allowing users to send high-resolution images is expected to debut in the coming weeks.
As a leading player in the social media sphere with a user base of over 2.7 billion, WhatsApp surprisingly has yet to offer a feature for sending high-quality images through its messaging service.
However, a change is on the horizon. Meta’s head honcho, Mark Zuckerberg, took to Instagram to share news that WhatsApp will be introducing the option to send pictures in high definition.
This addition was initially available to beta testers, where it appeared in version 2.23.12.13 on Android devices and version 23.11.0.76 on iOS platforms. Expectation has it that the wider release will occur within the next two or three weeks.
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When this update hits, a new HD gear icon will appear at the top of the screen as users attach images to their conversations. Tapping the icon will present two quality options: the current standard resolution (1600 x 1052) and the new HD quality (4096 x 2692).
While Zuckerberg has shared the exciting teaser, Meta hasn’t provided extensive details about the upcoming feature. Questions remain such as the specifics of image compression and how these HD images will stack up against those sent via alternate messaging systems like Apple’s iMessage.
The precise rollout date for this feature hasn’t been pinned down, but anticipation is high for the imminent enhancement of photo sharing on both iOS and Android platforms. Looking ahead, Meta also plans to extend high-definition treatment to video sharing.
