WhatsApp for iPhone now allows you to adjust the sending of photos and videos in HD by default. This means that users will always have the highest quality in the content they send to their contacts without having to manually select the HD option. The platform also increased the length of videos and statuses to 60 seconds.
How to fix HD quality on WhatsApp
iOS users can default to setting the HD option on their WhatsApp photos and videos like this:
1. Open the app on your phone.
2. Go to ‘Settings’ and then ‘Storages & Data’.
3. Define the upload quality of the files.
If this new feature is not activated, people must do it manually in each photo or video they send.
What it means when a photo or video is branded HD
When a photo or video is in “HD” it means that it is in high definition. “HD” is short for “High Definition” in English. This refers to a higher image resolution that offers sharper and more detailed display quality compared to standard definition (SD) images.
The exact definition of “HD” may vary depending on the context, but it usually involves a minimum resolution of 720 pixels vertically (HD Ready), and can include resolutions of 1080 pixels (Full HD) or even 2160 pixels (Ultra HD or 4K) for higher-quality videos and photos.
What are the new features in WhatsApp video calls
WhatsApp has recently integrated several significant improvements to its video calling feature. Now, users have the ability to make calls with more participants, share their screen with audio on, and even highlight a keynote speaker during multi-participant video conferences.
Largest number of participants
WhatsApp’s latest update allows users to make video calls with up to 32 participants from any device. This means that it is now possible to organize video conferences with that number of people from both mobile devices and computers.
Screen sharing
Recently, WhatsApp added the screen sharing feature in its video calls, where users could select the phone icon with an arrow in the video call menu. However, initially you couldn’t share the audio of what was displayed on the screen.
WhatsApp has announced that it has fixed this problem. Now, users can share screen with audio during video calls. According to Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, this feature is ideal for watching videos with other people, thus allowing for a more complete and collaborative experience in video calls.
Keynote Speaker
WhatsApp has added a new feature called “featured speaker,” which makes it easier for users to identify who is speaking during a video call.
This feature automatically highlights the person who is speaking, showing them in the foreground on the screen. This tool has been specially designed to make communication in videoconferences with multiple participants more efficient and clear.
How is the quality of WhatsApp video calls
Within a video call, a crucial component for audio and video quality is known as a codec. There are several types of codecs, and recently, Meta introduced MLow, designed to eliminate noise and echo interference in noisy environments.
WhatsApp has implemented the MLow codec to improve audio clarity, even under conditions of limited connectivity or on older devices. In addition, they assure that video calls will be able to have a higher resolution if the user’s connection allows it.
WhatsApp said: “We will continue to work tirelessly on improving audio and video quality, so you can make clearer calls wherever you are.”
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