WhatsApp is introducing a new default media quality feature for Android users

WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that allows users to set a default media quality setting. The feature has been reported to be in development for some time and was first spotted by the feature tracker in March in WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.5.6. The feature is now available to the public. Notably, WhatsApp has recently rolled out several new updates to its video calling feature that improve the service on mobile and desktop apps.

First spotted by Android Police, WhatsApp for Android now allows users to set a default media streaming quality. This means they can set the default quality setting to HD, without having to change it every time they share a picture or video with someone on WhatsApp.

The new toggle is in the settings option below Storage and data in WhatsApp. Gadgets 360 staff members managed to check the availability of this feature in the latest stable WhatsApp for Android.

Default media quality setting on WhatsApp

As you can see in the screenshot, the feature is available in the form of a new one Media transmission quality an option that offers two choices:

1. Standard Quality – Faster to send a smaller file size
2. HD quality – Sending is slower, can be 6 times larger

WABetaInfo’s feature tracker suggested that WhatsApp was testing this feature in March. However, at the time, it was reportedly not even available to beta testers.

WhatsApp channel analytics

WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new channel analytics feature. It has been reported to be seen in app version 2.24.13.10. The feature is speculated to offer analytics to WhatsApp channel owners along with metrics such as net followers and number of accounts reached. It is said to offer insight into audience engagement and performance of WhatsApp channels.

According to the feature tracker, it’s still under development and not yet available to beta testers.