{"id":1272942,"date":"2023-08-30T08:07:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T02:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1272942"},"modified":"2023-08-30T08:07:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T02:37:59","slug":"billions-of-whatsapp-users-can-now-share-hd-images-hd-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/billions-of-whatsapp-users-can-now-share-hd-images-hd-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Billions Of Whatsapp Users Can Now Share HD Images, HD Videos!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WhatsApp has recently rolled out numerous sought-after features and made UI\/UX changes according to Material Design 3 guidelines. The latest beta update, version 2.23.18.12, introduces a significant feature: the ability to send photos and videos in their original quality. This follows a previous beta version that introduced high-quality photo sharing to a limited group of testers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Update-Bold-Italics-PDF-features-1-1280x720-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Billions Of Whatsapp Users Can Now Share HD Images, HD Videos! \" class=\"wp-image-1272961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Update-Bold-Italics-PDF-features-1-1280x720-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Update-Bold-Italics-PDF-features-1-1280x720-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Update-Bold-Italics-PDF-features-1-1280x720-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Update-Bold-Italics-PDF-features-1-1280x720-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WhatsApp &amp; Its Criticism over its image compression practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key points about this criticism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Loss of Image Quality: One of the primary concerns users had was that WhatsApp&#8217;s image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmochina.com\/2023\/08\/27\/whatsapp-will-introduce-original-quality-photo-video-sharing-feature\/\">compression<\/a> often resulted in a loss of image quality. Images sent through WhatsApp were frequently compressed to reduce file size, which led to a decrease in clarity and detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Diminished Resolution: Images, especially those with high resolution, could experience a noticeable reduction in resolution after being sent through WhatsApp. This was particularly problematic for photographers and users who wanted to share high-quality images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Compression Artifacts: The compression process sometimes introduced artifacts or visual distortions in images, which further detracted from their quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Limited Control: WhatsApp didn&#8217;t provide users with much control over image compression settings. Users couldn&#8217;t easily opt for sending images in their original quality, especially if they were concerned about maintaining image fidelity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhanced Media Sharing and More Innovations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the upcoming update aims to change this perception by allowing users to share media in its original quality. This new feature will offer a user-friendly experience by simplifying the process of selecting photos and videos from the in-app gallery, labeled as &#8216;documents,&#8217; without the need for extensive navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that this feature is still in development, and WhatsApp continues to innovate, with hints of a revamped calling interface, AI-generated stickers, and the ability to schedule group calls in the latest beta updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp has recently rolled out numerous sought-after features and made UI\/UX changes according to Material Design 3 guidelines. The latest beta update, version 2.23.18.12, introduces a significant feature: the ability to send photos and videos in their original quality. 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