WhatsApp starts testing a new feature for forwarded images, videos, GIFs and other multimedia content – Times of India
WhatsApp’s message messaging feature has been in the news for all sorts of reasons. Countering them, WhatsApp introduced a five-message limit. However, this is not about introducing any limitation for forwarded messages. WABetaInfo has reported that the instant messaging platform has started working on a new feature where users can now forward images, videos, GIFs, etc with their captions.
If you can remember, currently, if you’ll forward a message, it only sends the multimedia content and not the caption associated with it. As a part of the new test, the content will include the caption when forwarded to another chat or group.
As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available for beta testers. However, it is soon expected to arrive in the beta version of the app.
Based on the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, a new interface appears when a user tries to forward an image or any other multimedia content asking whether they want to include a caption for the forwarded content. It is also important to note that this new interface only appears when the multimedia content has a caption.
The interface also allows users to remove the caption by tapping the Dismiss button at the bottom.
For those unaware, WhatsApp has recently started testing a new call link feature. The feature allows users to create a video or audio call link and share it with other users, including those who are not on WhatsApp. However, people who are not on WhatsApp will require to download and set up a WhatsApp account before joining the call.
If you can remember, currently, if you’ll forward a message, it only sends the multimedia content and not the caption associated with it. As a part of the new test, the content will include the caption when forwarded to another chat or group.
As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available for beta testers. However, it is soon expected to arrive in the beta version of the app.
Based on the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, a new interface appears when a user tries to forward an image or any other multimedia content asking whether they want to include a caption for the forwarded content. It is also important to note that this new interface only appears when the multimedia content has a caption.
The interface also allows users to remove the caption by tapping the Dismiss button at the bottom.
For those unaware, WhatsApp has recently started testing a new call link feature. The feature allows users to create a video or audio call link and share it with other users, including those who are not on WhatsApp. However, people who are not on WhatsApp will require to download and set up a WhatsApp account before joining the call.
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