WhatsApp update: WhatsApp will now reveal how long it takes to send your files. Some WhatsApp users already have access to this very useful new feature.
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If you've ever sent a large file on WhatsApp, you may have been frustrated by the fact that you can't see how long it will take to send.
"WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows us to understand when a document is fully downloaded to our devices or uploaded to servers ," WABetaInfo explained.
The feature is currently being tested in the “beta” version of WhatsApp. So you’ll see it if you’re signed up – and if not, learn how to sign up at the end of this article.
The new update adds estimated arrival times when sharing documents. This will reveal when your upload is complete. And it will tell you how long you have to wait to download someone else's file.
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Just last month, WhatsApp started testing larger file sizes for document sharing. When it comes to sending a really large video (or a huge file), you may hit a size limit.
Now WhatsApp appears to be testing a feature that will allow users to send files up to 2GB in size. That's about 20 times the current limit.
WhatsApp is currently testing the change in “beta.” This means it’s entirely possible that WhatsApp will remove the change before it hits the live app. WhatsApp has also not given any indication of when the change might roll out – so it could be weeks, months, or even years away.
How to get WhatsApp beta
- To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone, you need to go to Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.
- Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.
- Press the “I'm In” button and then click “Join” to confirm.
- Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
Source of information: thesun.co.uk
