The popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has recently updated its features to give users a varied experience. Android mobile users can now make videos more conveniently than in the past.
The latest feature set to be released will allow users to record video messages instantly on WhatsApp without keeping their fingers permanently on the camera button from start to finish.
The new WhatsApp 2.23.2.73 update will allow users to freely make videos without holding their devices as they can switch to video mode and start recording.
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WhatsApp unwavering upgrades
The platform has constantly been improving its features from the possibility of running the app on two devices simultaneously to the increase in the size of group members and the ability to hide your online status while using the app, the Meta group is not relenting on improving the experiences of the users.
In 2022, WhatsApp updated and included many features, running on iOS or Android, and the company is not stopping in 2023, as a total of five new fonts will soon be available for use to customize users’ experience.
Other features unveiled
Cyber-sleuths at WhatsApp blog WABetaInfo, who dug into the app to discover new features, revealed that the app would soon allow users to copy WhatsApp photos and videos with their captions. The feature is currently being tested. This will enable users to easily share photos and videos with others as they can add a caption to explain what the content is about.
Another feature that is currently under development is the ability to move WhatsApp chat history between Android phones without the use of Google Drive. This will make it much easier for users to transfer their chat history from one phone to another.
A block shortcut in the chat list is also under development, which will make it easier for users to block unwanted contacts right from the chat list.
Signing up for WhatsApp beta is the surest way to get the features faster, as it is unclear when WhatsApp will release these changes to the general public.
WhatsApp new features for its app come to the beta version first before they are released to the regular version to enable the company to get feedback from testers about their user experience if there are bugs or any other issues that need to be sorted out before releasing it to billions of regular users across the world.
How to become a WhatsApp beta tester
You can sign up using your smartphone. From the Google play store, search WhatsApp, and scroll down the page until you find ‘become WhatsApp beta tester’. Click ‘I’m in’ and then confirm with ‘join’.
You need to sign up with the same WhatsApp number you use. Once signed up, a message that says ‘you are a beta tester now’ pops up, and then you receive the updates. You can opt-out at any time you wish to.