WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is rumoured to be developing on a new feature that will allow users to share larger files and media with others via their platform.

WhatsApp will soon begin testing the "Media File Size" feature in Argentina, according to WABetaInfo, which would let users to transmit media files up to 2GB in size.

Initially, the feature will only be available to Beta testers in Argentina.

The feature will soon be accessible to Beta testers in Argentina on both Android and iOS smartphones.

For those who aren't aware, you can only share files up to 100MB at the moment.

WhatsApp has began bringing out multi-device capability to all users, which has been a long time coming.

Users have had access to the feature through WhatsApp's opt-in beta testing programme up until now.

According to WABetainfo, the update will be available to iOS users this month, with Android users receiving it next month.

With the new upgrade, you won't need to keep your primary device connected to the internet to use the platform.

On linked devices, viewing live location is not possible.

The secondary devices are unable to create and browse broadcast lists or send messages with link previews via WhatsApp Web. 
 
(With inputs&nbsp;from agencies)

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is rumoured to be developing on a new feature that will allow users to share larger files and media with others via their platform.

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is rumoured to be developing on a new feature that will allow users to share larger files and media with others via their platform. WhatsApp will soon begin testing the "Media File Size" feature in Argentina, according to WABetaInfo, which would let users to transmit media files up to 2GB in size. Initially, the feature will only be available to Beta testers in Argentina. The feature will soon be accessible to Beta testers in Argentina on both Android and iOS smartphones. For those who aren't aware, you can only share files up to 100MB at the moment. WhatsApp has began bringing out multi-device capability to all users, which has been a long time coming. Users have had access to the feature through WhatsApp's opt-in beta testing programme up until now. According to WABetainfo, the update will be available to iOS users this month, with Android users receiving it next month. With the new upgrade, you won't need to keep your primary device connected to the internet to use the platform. On linked devices, viewing live location is not possible. The secondary devices are unable to create and browse broadcast lists or send messages with link previews via WhatsApp Web. (With inputs from agencies)

WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2GB: Report

Tap to unblock and private replies in groups, among others are the some the features that the&nbsp;WhatsApp is testing for its over one billion users.&nbsp;

In the latest WhatsApp Android Beta version, spotted by the popular fan website WABetaInfo, &quot;when you want to select a contact from the Contact List, you can easily chat to blocked contacts simply unblocking them using the new action: tap and hold the cell to unblock and send a message&quot;.

The Private Replies feature will let users reply privately to a person within a group. One need not leave the group to reply someone with the addition of this feature.

In Group Info, WhatsApp has added a new shortcut called Invite via link, very similar to the option you can find in the iOS app.

&quot;This is visible only to administrators,&quot; the website said.

&quot;In future, you will also be able to shake your device while you are in a chat to report something wrong to WhatsApp!,&quot; the website added.

This action will open the Contact Us section, where your logs can be sent to WhatsApp to help them to investigate.

In an iOS update, WhatsApp is also working on an option that will allow users to make a group call.

As businesses widely use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers, particularly in Asia, the Facebook-owned service also appears set to launch a brand new app for them.

In a new FAQ published on its site, WhatsApp revealed more details about the upcoming Business accounts like how to identify verified Business accounts from non-verified ones.

&quot;While chatting with businesses, you can check your contact`s profile to see which type of account they`re using. A verified account has a green checkmark badge in its profile,&quot; WhatsApp wrote in the FAQ.

The much-talked-about WhatsApp for the business app is currently being tested by a private group of testers and the company will introduce it as WhatsApp Business` a standalone app.

The Private Replies feature will let users reply privately to a person within a group. With this feature, you need not leave the group to reply someone.

Tap to unblock and private replies in groups, among others are the some the features that the WhatsApp is testing for its over one billion users. In the latest WhatsApp Android Beta version, spotted by the popular fan website WABetaInfo, "when you want to select a contact from the Contact List, you can easily chat to blocked contacts simply unblocking them using the new action: tap and hold the cell to unblock and send a message". The Private Replies feature will let users reply privately to a person within a group. One need not leave the group to reply someone with the addition of this feature. In Group Info, WhatsApp has added a new shortcut called Invite via link, very similar to the option you can find in the iOS app. "This is visible only to administrators," the website said. "In future, you will also be able to shake your device while you are in a chat to report something wrong to WhatsApp!," the website added. This action will open the Contact Us section, where your logs can be sent to WhatsApp to help them to investigate. In an iOS update, WhatsApp is also working on an option that will allow users to make a group call. As businesses widely use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers, particularly in Asia, the Facebook-owned service also appears set to launch a brand new app for them. In a new FAQ published on its site, WhatsApp revealed more details about the upcoming Business accounts like how to identify verified Business accounts from non-verified ones. "While chatting with businesses, you can check your contact`s profile to see which type of account they`re using. A verified account has a green checkmark badge in its profile," WhatsApp wrote in the FAQ. The much-talked-about WhatsApp for the business app is currently being tested by a private group of testers and the company will introduce it as WhatsApp Business` a standalone app.

WhatsApp to introduce tap to unblock, reply privately in groups soon

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