Whatsapp users are set to see a change in how they send photographs to their mates on the messaging app.
A new update will show two tabs for picking media files when you send a picture from the in-app camera, making it easier to forward pics.
A 'recent' tab will show your most recently used GIFs, videos, and photos, then the 'gallery' tab will show all your other files.
According to WABetaInfo, the change will allow multiple images and videos to be sent at once when you take a photo using the in-app camera, giving you more control over what you spam your mates with.
WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta (formerly Facebook) is also experimenting with a new user interface, voice note features, and even a 'Community' function that will completely alter how group chats are organised, reports The Daily Star.
Some other features likely to be introduced include:
- Hiding 'last seen' status from specific contacts - users can hide their last seen details from specific contacts, while still be able to see the ‘last seen’ status of all the other people in their contacts
- Message reactions - the feature is similar to one that exists on Facebook and Instagram, letting user react to a message using a total of six emojis
- Instagram reels for WhatsApp - the new feature will let people watch Instagram Reels straight from the messaging app
These new features are being trialled via WhatsApp's beta programme which must be activated through the app's settings.
How do I sign up to the WhatsApp beta?
To register for the new update and try it out before everyone else, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and tap the three dots, then head to 'More Options'
- Tap Linked Devices
- Hit 'Multi-device beta'
- Tap 'Join beta'
Once you've joined the beta programme, you'll be able to try out every new version of WhatsApp before it is released to the general public.
Some of its features are experimental and will never see the light of day, so it's a good opportunity to try out some secret tech.
