This update comes following a series of improvements intended to make the photo and video gallery more accessible. It also aims to maintain for a short time the ease of use that has made WhatsApp successful.
A smoother sharing process
One of the main new features of the update is the elimination of the automatic opening of the image editor when selecting multiple photos. Previously, each selected image automatically opened the editor. This required users to go through an extra step before they could send their files.
Now, users are taken directly to the conversation after choosing their images. The idea being to considerably simplify the process. The editing option, however, remains available via a dedicated icon near the caption bar. Enough to allow those who wish to make modifications before sending.
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Album captions and optimized display
In addition to this workflow optimization, WhatsApp now allows you to add a single caption for an entire group of photos or videos. This means that only one description can be applied to all images included in a post. This way, users no longer have to repeat this task for each file individually. Moreover, all images are grouped into a single message bubblethus providing a clearer and more orderly presentation in conversations.
A final practical addition is none other than the display of the total number of elements included in a grouped multimedia message. A feature that allows users and recipients to know exactly how many images or videos are shared in a single shipment. This should undoubtedly improve the readability of the exchanges.
Preserved image compression
WhatsApp still stands out for its image compression algorithm, which preserves much of the visual detail when sharing. Unlike other applications like Facebook Messenger, which often drastically reduce the quality of photos sent, WhatsApp maintains premium quality. And this point makes it a preferred option for those users who want to share sharp and detailed images.
Continuing improvements to the media gallery
The update discussed here is part of a series of improvements that WhatsApp has recently made to its photo and video gallery. In a previous beta version, the app had already made it easier to access media files stored on the phone.
However, like any new feature in the beta phase, it is possible that certain bugs may still persist, especially if the recipient uses a different version of WhatsApp.
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Towards simplified sharing?
Through this new update, WhatsApp continues to refine its interface and functions to offer an ever smoother user experience. Removing unnecessary steps in the image sharing process and adding convenient options shows that the app remains attentive to user needs. Meta is constantly looking to improve its instant messaging service.
SOURCE : Android Police
