WhatsApp Now Allows You to Transfer Photos, Videos with Captions on iOS
WhatsApp has started rolling out a feature that will allow iOS users to transfer media with captions. Previously, users had to send captions as a separate message, when forwarding media. Now if iPhone owners use WhatsApp media forwarding, the app will add original captions, which can be removed manually. The feature is available in the latest version of the app on the App Store, according to details shared by the feature tracker.
according to a reports With feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp users on iOS will be able to forward photos, videos, GIFs, and documents, along with original captions. The report includes a screenshot of the improved upload process, explaining that users will see a new view at the bottom of the screen when users select media to upload, which can be tapped to add captions.
A screenshot of WhatsApp showing the embedded media snippet when you forward a message
Image Credit: WABetaInfo
Additionally, WhatsApp has also added a dismiss button that you can use to remove captions from a photo before sending a message, which can be useful if you don’t want to include the original caption. It’s worth noting that shared captions and transferred media files will always be end-to-end encrypted.
The Meta-owned service continues to improve its messaging system with new features and updates. Recently, WhatsApp launched a new feature called “Message Yourself” that allows users on iOS and Android to send messages to themselves, or send messages to themselves. The feature is designed to help users keep messages, files, and other media in an easily accessible place, and users can forward messages from other chats, or share content from other apps directly to WhatsApp.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow Android users to send and import their offline chat backups to Google Drive. This feature is said to provide access to full chat history, photos, videos, and other media files. The feature was first spotted in development back in June, but the company has yet to announce plans to roll out the feature to Android or iOS devices.
