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Whatsapp Beta:WhatsApp has introduced a feature for its users, which is going to remove their concerns about data and storage. Now you will be able to decide in which quality pictures and videos coming from WhatsApp in your phone.

This special update, which is currently available in the beta version for Android users, is going to be rolled out soon. Let us understand the nuances of this new feature and know how it will improve your WhatsApp experience.

Freedom to choose media quality

WhatsApp has given users the option to choose the quality of media to be auto-downloaded in its latest beta update (version 2.25.18.11). Now you can decide to download photos and videos in standard quality, which takes less data and storage, or in HD quality, which gives more details and better resolution.

This feature is especially beneficial for those users who share a lot of pictures and videos in group chats. This attempt of WhatsApp will help to save data as well as manage the storage of the phone.

How does this feature work?

The new feature gives users flexibility. When someone sends you an image or video in HD quality on WhatsApp, the app makes two versions – one standard and another HD. With this update, you can choose by going to the settings whether the standard version is downloaded or HD.

Even if you chose a standard quality, you can also download HD version manually when needed. This feature is especially effective for those who use low data plans or phone with limited storage.

How to use the feature?

If you are a WhatsApp beta tester, then you have to follow some easy steps to take advantage of this feature. First of all go to WhatsApp settings and tap in ‘Storage and Data’ section. Here you will get the option of ‘Media Auto-Download Quality’. Clicking on it will show two options:

• Standard Quality: It spends low data and storage, as media is compressed.
• HD quality: It uses more data and storage, but photos and videos are downloaded in high resolution.
• Through this, you can customize settings according to the needs of your data and storage.

When and who will get this feature?

Currently, this feature is available only to Android users, who are using the latest beta version (2.25.18.11) of WhatsApp through Google Play Beta Program. WhatsApp has confirmed that this update will gradually be rolled out for all users in the coming few weeks.

If you want to try this feature quickly, you can install the beta version of WhatsApp from Google Play Store. Also, always keep your app updated, so that you can take advantage of new features immediately.