WhatsApp, the widely-used instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing exciting new features in its latest iOS update, aimed at enhancing the video playback experience for users. The update, version 24.20.78, includes several notable additions:
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- Playback Speed Controls: Users can now adjust video playback speeds, choosing between normal speed, 1.5x, or 2.0x. This feature allows for faster content consumption and is easily accessible next to the video progress bar.
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode: This highly anticipated feature enables users to resize the video window and move it around the screen while continuing to engage in other tasks. Users can browse other chats, send messages, or even use different apps without interrupting video playback.
- Essential Controls in PiP: Within the floating PiP window, users can access essential controls such as skipping forward, skipping backward, and pausing the video, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
These new features are compatible with devices running iOS 14 and later versions, leveraging the Application Programming Interface (API) available since iOS 14’s release. While some users may already have access to these features, others will see them rolled out gradually over the coming weeks.
To ensure access to the latest enhancements, users are encouraged to keep WhatsApp updated via the App Store or the TestFlight app.
