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    WhatsApp finally lets Android users add descriptions to forwarded media
    The new update is currently limited to beta testers (Photo credit: Pixabay)

    WhatsApp finally lets Android users add descriptions to forwarded media

    By Akash Pandey
    Apr 15, 2023
    05:58 pm

    What's the story

    WhatsApp is now allowing Android users to add a description to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents.

    The feature is currently rolling out to select beta testers via WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.8.22.

    To recall, WhatsApp previously introduced a feature that allowed individuals to forward media files with default captions.

    However, now users can add a custom description replacing the existing caption.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    Following the release of the ability to keep/remove the caption while forwarding media/documents, WhatsApp is allowing users to add a self-framed description to the forwarded content.

    Simply remove the existing description, and add a custom text, which accurately describes the media/file.

    The new feature allows individuals to provide more context to the forwarded media. Notably, the description will be sent as a separate message.

    Details

    Adding a custom caption will prevent misinterpretations

    Up until now, WhatsApp only allowed users to keep/remove the default caption for forwarding media/documents.

    However, with the new feature, when you select a contact to forward media, a box with a text caption entry field will appear at the bottom.

    Adding a self-explanatory message to the forwarded media will mitigate misinterpretations and enhance the understanding of the media's content among receivers.

    Availability

    The feature is limited to beta testers

    Currently, only a small number of beta testers have access to the feature of adding a unique description to the forwarded message.

    It is accessible in the Android 2.23.8.22 version available on the Google Play Store.

    It should be noted that some users may encounter problems viewing video statuses and downloading videos after installing this update.

    In this case, get the newer WhatsApp version.

    More

    WhatsApp has fixed the bug restricting status viewing, video downloading 

    WhatsApp has introduced a new update for the Android version of the app, fixing the underlying issues, which arrived with firmware update 2.23.8.22.

    The issue restricted individuals from downloading videos or viewing video status updates.

    The bug-fix update addresses the mentioned issues at least for the WhatsApp Business beta app. It has a build number 2.23.8.24, and allows users to finally view/download videos again.

    Information

    The issue will be addressed for regular messenger app too

    While the fix has been released for the business beta version, the same fix is expected to be made available for the regular WhatsApp Messenger app in the coming days with the same build number.

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