WhatsApp now lets iOS users share media in original quality

WhatsApp is not known for the quality of media files that people share with each other, quite the contrary. Although an update rolled out last summer added the ability to share videos and photos in HD format, WhatsApp users still can't send media files in the original quality.

However, this is about to change as the app is now receiving a new update that allows WhatsApp users to send media files like photos and videos in original quality.

For now, the update is only available for iOS users, so if you're using an iPhone, you should look for WhatsApp version 23.24.73. The new stable version was spotted by WABetaInfowhich also released the official changelog.

Besides the ability to share original quality media as a file, the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS introduces a few other new features. For example, WhatsApp users can now start voice chats without ringing in large groups.

Additionally, the developers added new bubbles in the chat to help users see ongoing and completed missed calls. Finally, WhatsApp users on iOS can now quickly react to a status using their avatar by tapping “Reply” and selecting one of the 6 available avatar reactions.

According to the WhatsApp changelog, these features will be rolling out over the next few weeks, so if you don't see one or more of these changes, you'll have to wait a little longer.

Keep in mind that to send original quality media as a file you will need to press “+” in chat, click Documentand then “Choose a photo or a video” to start.