When Facebook acquired WhatsApp, it was seen as a move to prevent a potential rival from challenging its dominance in the social media and messaging sector. However, contrary to expectations, Facebook did not turn WhatsApp into a clone of its own Messenger app nor did it inundate the app with paid advertisements.
Despite some limitations, the use of WhatsApp has continued to grow steadily over the years. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been working to address these limitations and has made improvements to the app. One such improvement is the ability to use the app on multiple devices without having to delete it from the main mobile phone.
One area where WhatsApp has often been criticized is its handling of multimedia content, as it prioritized speed over quality. However, in a recent update, WhatsApp engineers introduced the ability to send and receive high-resolution images and videos. Users can now choose to send these higher quality files by selecting the “HD” icon when attaching an image or video to a chat.
By enabling this feature, recipients of the high-resolution files can view and save them in better quality. While there is still some compression applied to the files, they will appear clearer and more detailed than before. For users who want the best possible quality, there is an option to send images as attachments rather than photos, although this may require accessing the file separately.
Overall, these improvements demonstrate that WhatsApp is committed to enhancing the user experience and adapting to the evolving expectations of its users. With the ability to send high-resolution images and videos, WhatsApp continues to be a popular choice for communication and sharing content.
