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• WhatsApp is working on a new file-sharing system like Android’s Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop.
• It’ll allow WhatsApp users in close proximity to share files with each other.
• It looks like file-sharing using the new “People nearby” option in WhatsApp will be end-to-end encrypted.

WhatsApp is working on its own version of Android's Quick Share feature

WhatsApp could soon roll out a new file sharing system that works like Android's Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share).

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The Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a media upload quality option, allowing users to share photos and videos in their preferred quality by default. WABetaInfo discovered the underdevelopment feature in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.6, which is now available through the Google Play Beta Program.

WhatsApp Android Beta will let you set default media upload quality

WhatsApp is working on an option to upload high-quality photos and videos by default. The feature currently under development was discovered in WhatsApp version 2.24.5.6 beta for Android.

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WhatsApp has started rolling out the ability to quickly forward or rewind a video in its instant messaging app. You can double tap on the right or left side of the screen to quickly move forward or backward in a video by 10 seconds.

The feature, which has been under testing for a while now, works similarly to how you can forward or rewind a video in streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube. The ability to forward/rewind a video is now shipped with WhatsApp's latest update for iOS available on the App Store.

WhatsApp starts rolling out video forward/rewind functionality

You can now skip videos in WhatsApp by 10 seconds using the double-tap gesture. After testing for several months, the feature has started rolling to everyone on WhatsApp for iOS v24.6.77.

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WhatsApp has started rolling out its Favorites feature to some testers running WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18, WABetaInfo reports, adding the update is available through the Google Play Beta Program.

As the name suggests, the feature lets you mark important contacts and groups as favorites within the Calls tab. These contacts are easily accessible in a separate section in the Calls tab. This new addition might save some valuable time as you don't need to scroll down to find people's names in the call log or type it in the Contact list.

WhatsApp's Favorites feature is now available to Android beta users

WhatsApp's new Favorites feature for the Calls tab is now available to try. The feature has started rolling out to some beta testers running the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18.

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WhatsApp appears to be working on a picture-in-picture mode for videos to enhance the video-watching experience on the instant messaging app. WABetaInfo discovered the in development feature in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 24.6.10.74.

A screenshot suggests that the picture-in-picture mode in WhatsApp will let you watch videos in a small pop-up window while navigating through parts of the app. WhatsApp already has picture-in-picture mode you can use during video calls to send messages, reply to other users, or navigate through the app.

WhatsApp reportedly adding picture-in-picture mode for videos in a future update

WhatsApp might release a picture-in-picture mode for videos in a future update. The underdevelopment feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.6.10.74, which is available through TestFlight.

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Find Messages Faster with Chat Filters​

Opening WhatsApp and finding the right conversation should feel quick, seamless, and simple. As people increasingly do more on WhatsApp, it’s more important than ever before to be able to get to your messages fast. That’s why today we’re launching new Chat Filters so you can do that without having to scroll through your full inbox.

To start, you can choose between three filters that will appear at the top of your chat list: All, Unread, Groups, which can be selected with just a tap:

• All: The default view of all your messages.
• Unread: Perfect for when you want to see which conversations you need to catch up on or respond to. It shows messages that are either marked by you as unread or haven’t been opened yet, so you can prioritize your responses.
• Groups: A highly requested feature, now all your group chats will be organized in one place, making it easier to find your favorite ones whether it’s your weekly family dinner discussion or planning your next vacation. This will also show subgroups of Communities.

Find Messages Faster with Chat Filters

Find Messages Faster with Chat Filters Opening WhatsApp and finding the right conversation should feel quick,...

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WhatsApp reportedly working on an in-app dialer for its messaging app​

WhatsApp is expected to add a new in-app dialer to its instant messaging app in a future update, according to WABetaInfo. While analyzing WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.9.28, the website found that an in-app dialer is currently under development.

WhatsApp reportedly working on an in-app dialer for its messaging app

WhatsApp's latest feature currently in development is a new in-app dialer. The feature was discovered in WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.9.28 and it is not available to testers yet.

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