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Whatsapp tests new functionality for sharing files up to 2GB

Although users of the popular WhatsApp messenger can send each other files up to 100 MB, the situation may soon change for the better. Some participants in the beta testing program were able to share incomparably greater amounts of content on Android and iOS.

According to the WABetaInfo portal, which regularly provides information about the latest testing features of the messenger, WhatsApp beta testers in Argentina can now exchange files with a capacity of up to 2 GB. It is known that we are talking about versions 2.22.8.5, 2.22.8.6 and 2.22.8.7 on Android and version 22.7.0.76 on iOS. As we are only talking about one test so far, it is possible that, according to the test results, a wide range of users do not have access to the function.

If WhatsApp still decides to release versions for a wide range of users, the function could become quite in demand – as the resolution of the smartphone’s camera sensors increases, the “weight” of the files also grows, making them inconvenient for the user. shipping through the usual channels. With the new version of WhatsApp, users will not be dependent on other transfer methods.

However, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to share images in their original resolution – the messenger now compresses media files at times with completely unacceptable quality, forcing users to resort to various tricks to save file sizes, for example sending photos as documents.

WhatsApp creators regularly add functionality to their messenger. So, very recently, it has become possible to link a messenger account simultaneously to four devices in addition to the main smartphone.

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