WhatsApp users have long grappled with the issue of pixelated photos and videos unless the HD feature was manually selected before sending. However, this problem is set to be resolved with a new update from Meta’s instant messaging app.
According to 9to5Mac, WhatsApp will soon allow users to send photos in high-definition (HD) by default, eliminating the need for manual selection. This update, available for both iOS and Android users, will be found under the “Storage and Data” menu in WhatsApp’s settings.
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Currently, standard quality reduces photos to 960×1280 pixels, while the HD option preserves the original resolution of 3024×4032 pixels. Although images are still compressed, the HD option is less aggressive in its compression.
In addition to this, WhatsApp is introducing several new features to enhance group calls and video chats. Originally a text-only platform, the app has continuously improved its call functionality since its introduction in 2015.
One major update is the expansion of video calls to accommodate up to 32 participants, a feature previously limited to voice chats. This brings WhatsApp on par with Apple’s FaceTime in terms of participant capacity, benefiting users for virtual meetings and gatherings. To manage the potential chaos of large video calls, WhatsApp has added a speaker spotlight feature that highlights the current speaker’s profile at the top of the screen.
Meta has also addressed call quality on older devices and in areas with weak network signals by implementing a new codec called MLow. This codec improves call reliability and reduces background noise and echo, ensuring better audio quality.
Meta confirmed that these updates will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks, though specific regions for the initial rollout have not been disclosed.
