WhatsApp will finally allow users to add descriptions to forwarded videos, images, GIFs
The new description of the forwarded media on WhatsApp will be sent as a separate message so the recipients know it doesn’t belong to the original message
- Apr 17, 2023,
- Updated Apr 17, 2023 12:21 PM IST
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users add a description to forwarded media files. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the messaging platform will give users the ability to add a new description of their choice to the forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents.
In other news, the Meta-owned messaging platform has introduced three new security features for the users. These features include Account Protect, Device Verification, Automatic Security Codes. The Account Protect feature will alert you to any unauthorized attempts to move your account to another device.
Device Verification will help in preventing mobile device malware from taking advantage of your phone without your permission and using your WhatsApp to send unwanted messages. Lastly, the Automatic Security Codes feature is based on a process called "Key Transparency" and will allow users to automatically verify that their conversation is secured.
Additionally, it was recently reported that WhatsApp has introduced a "companion mode" feature to all beta testers in its latest update on Android. This feature, an extension of multi-device support, allows users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone.
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WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users add a description to forwarded media files. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the messaging platform will give users the ability to add a new description of their choice to the forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents.
In other news, the Meta-owned messaging platform has introduced three new security features for the users. These features include Account Protect, Device Verification, Automatic Security Codes. The Account Protect feature will alert you to any unauthorized attempts to move your account to another device.
Device Verification will help in preventing mobile device malware from taking advantage of your phone without your permission and using your WhatsApp to send unwanted messages. Lastly, the Automatic Security Codes feature is based on a process called "Key Transparency" and will allow users to automatically verify that their conversation is secured.
Additionally, it was recently reported that WhatsApp has introduced a "companion mode" feature to all beta testers in its latest update on Android. This feature, an extension of multi-device support, allows users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone.
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