WhatsApp is on a roll with its new features to improve the user experience. The latest feature that is reportedly being rolled out to Android smartphone users is the ability to add custom descriptions to forwarded files and media. The feature will help users explain the intent of the forwarded media without having to repeat it over and over again to every receiver.
The custom description feature works similarly to file captions, where users can get rid of WhatsApp’s auto-generated file description and add their own text as a description for the forwarded files.
The recipient will receive the description as a separate message, along with the file, allowing them to understand the intent behind it. This feature will be enabled by default for users who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta v2.23.8.22, and it will serve the same purpose of not having to repeat things to every recipient.
The new feature is slowly rolling out to beta users via the Google Play Store, although some users have reported encountering issues such as the inability to view other users’ status updates or problems while downloading videos.
In addition to the custom description feature, WhatsApp has also introduced three new security features for users. These features include Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes. The Account Protect feature will alert users to any unauthorized attempts to move their account to another device, while Device Verification will prevent mobile device malware from exploiting users’ phones without permission and using their WhatsApp account to send unwanted messages. The Automatic Security Codes feature will allow users to automatically verify that their conversation is secure.
Moreover, WhatsApp has recently introduced a “companion mode” feature to all beta testers in its latest update on Android. This extension of multi-device support allows users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another smartphone.
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