Ever since the WhatsApp business launched, the customers have been actively using the messaging platform to shop, while businesses use it to showcase their products, however when it came to payments, customers had to leave the page and go to a third-party app to pay. But now WhatsApp has launched a feature where you can pay directly from the app. Watch the video to know more.

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The instant-messaging app, WhatsApp started testing the option to send high-definition (HD) photos to beta testers using Android and iOS. Now, WhatsApp is testing the ability to send HD videos, which is only available to a select group of Android users in beta. Till now the Meta-owned platform allowed users to share videos in reduced or compressed sizes (data compression) for faster and better operations.&nbsp;

According to WABetaInfo, the platform is now launching a new feature, which will allow users to send high-definition (HD) videos.&nbsp;

<h2>WhatsApp high-quality videos: How does this feature work?</h2>

According to the report, WhatsApp will add a button to the drawing editor that would allow users to share high-quality movies while keeping video resolution settings. The platform would continue to use compressions, which implies that video quality will not be HD but will still be greater than the current level.&nbsp;

The report also claims that the platform will default to the normal setting, requiring users to actively select the high-quality option each time they share a video.&nbsp;

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By default, WhatsApp compresses videos to standard quality. However, you can choose to send them in higher quality with the HD option, which slightly compresses the video. Although the HD version will not be the original quality, it will still provide a much better viewing experience. For instance, the standard quality is 416 x 880 pixels and 6.3MB, while the HD quality is 608 x 1296 pixels and 12MB.

When sending videos on WhatsApp, the default video quality will likely remain SD. To send videos in HD, you will need to manually select the HD option, just like when sending HD photos.&nbsp;

“HD quality is clearer. The standard quality uses less storage space and is faster to send,” reads the description while sending videos on WhatsApp.

<h2>When is the new feature rolling out?</h2>

This functionality is now being rolled out to a small group of beta users who have downloaded Android version 2.23.14.10 from the Google PlayStore. However, with the next update, the feature is expected to be made available to all users.

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WhatsApp has also introduced a new feature for Windows desktop users that allows them to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people. Previously, the desktop app only supported group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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The instant-messaging app, WhatsApp started testing the option to send high-definition (HD) photos to beta testers using Android and iOS. Now, WhatsApp is testing the ability to send HD videos, which is only available to a select group of Android users in beta.

The instant-messaging app, WhatsApp started testing the option to send high-definition (HD) photos to beta testers using Android and iOS. Now, WhatsApp is testing the ability to send HD videos, which is only available to a select group of Android users in beta. Till now the Meta-owned platform allowed users to share videos in reduced or compressed sizes (data compression) for faster and better operations. According to WABetaInfo, the platform is now launching a new feature, which will allow users to send high-definition (HD) videos. WhatsApp high-quality videos: How does this feature work? According to the report, WhatsApp will add a button to the drawing editor that would allow users to share high-quality movies while keeping video resolution settings. The platform would continue to use compressions, which implies that video quality will not be HD but will still be greater than the current level. The report also claims that the platform will default to the normal setting, requiring users to actively select the high-quality option each time they share a video. Also Read | French officials fine Google $2.2 million over incomplete search results By default, WhatsApp compresses videos to standard quality. However, you can choose to send them in higher quality with the HD option, which slightly compresses the video. Although the HD version will not be the original quality, it will still provide a much better viewing experience. For instance, the standard quality is 416 x 880 pixels and 6.3MB, while the HD quality is 608 x 1296 pixels and 12MB. When sending videos on WhatsApp, the default video quality will likely remain SD. To send videos in HD, you will need to manually select the HD option, just like when sending HD photos. “HD quality is clearer. The standard quality uses less storage space and is faster to send,” reads the description while sending videos on WhatsApp. When is the new feature rolling out? This functionality is now being rolled out to a small group of beta users who have downloaded Android version 2.23.14.10 from the Google PlayStore. However, with the next update, the feature is expected to be made available to all users. Also Read | Twitter CEO defends tweet-reading limit, here's what she said about the controversial move WhatsApp has also introduced a new feature for Windows desktop users that allows them to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people. Previously, the desktop app only supported group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WhatsApp will soon have the feature to share high-quality videos, here's how it will work

With over two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is world's most popular messaging app. But it provides this service for free. Which raises the question - How does the chat behemoth make money?

How does WhatsApp make money?

WhatsApp now over 50 million users of its business app globally, of which more than 15 million are in India.

"As businesses across the world prepare to reopen and expand online, people need simple ways to get in touch with them to ask questions, get information or find something they might like to buy. Today we support more than 50 million WhatsApp Business app users," WhatsApp said in a statement.

In India, there are more than 15 million WhatsApp Business users every month, the company said.

WhatsApp Business was launched in 2018 to facilitate communication between businesses and customers. The company in its blog said that it's introducing new features to start a chat with a business on WhatsApp and see what goods and services they offer. 
 
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"Now, people simply can scan the QR code a business displays on its storefront, product packaging or receipt to initiate a chat," WhatsApp said.

Scanning a QR code will open a chat with an optional pre-populated message created by the business to start the conversation.&nbsp;

WhatsApp's catalogs offering allows businesses to showcase and share the goods or services they offer, which can help them close sales. 
 
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"To make it easier for people to discover products, we’re making catalogs and individual items available to be shared as links on websites, Facebook, Instagram and elsewhere. And if people want to share a catalog or item they find with friends or family, they can simply copy the link and send it on WhatsApp or other places as well," WhatsApp said.

WhatsApp now over 50 million users of its business app globally, of which more than 15 million are in India. "As businesses across the world prepare to reopen and expand online, people need simple ways to get in touch with them to ask questions, get information or find something they might like to buy.

WhatsApp now over 50 million users of its business app globally, of which more than 15 million are in India. "As businesses across the world prepare to reopen and expand online, people need simple ways to get in touch with them to ask questions, get information or find something they might like to buy. Today we support more than 50 million WhatsApp Business app users," WhatsApp said in a statement. In India, there are more than 15 million WhatsApp Business users every month, the company said. WhatsApp Business was launched in 2018 to facilitate communication between businesses and customers. The company in its blog said that it's introducing new features to start a chat with a business on WhatsApp and see what goods and services they offer. Also Read: Brazil's central bank suspends WhatsApp's new payments system "Now, people simply can scan the QR code a business displays on its storefront, product packaging or receipt to initiate a chat," WhatsApp said. Scanning a QR code will open a chat with an optional pre-populated message created by the business to start the conversation. WhatsApp's catalogs offering allows businesses to showcase and share the goods or services they offer, which can help them close sales. Also Read: WhatsApp announces new features including animated stickers "To make it easier for people to discover products, we’re making catalogs and individual items available to be shared as links on websites, Facebook, Instagram and elsewhere. And if people want to share a catalog or item they find with friends or family, they can simply copy the link and send it on WhatsApp or other places as well," WhatsApp said.