The state section on WhatsApp is the closest thing to a social network within the messaging app. For unsuspecting, these are ephemeral publications, which disappear after 24 hours. Therefore, they are usually compared to Instagram stories. This week, we learned that target, owner of the communication platform, prepares changes for that section.
What will happen? Users can publish longer videos in the states. It should be remembered that in that section it is also possible to upload static images, add text and that the option of including music was added, as in stories.
WhatsApp states: goal will allow to publish videos of up to 90 seconds
A Wabetainfo site report indicates that this novelty for WhatsApp states was seen in beta versions, both in iOS and Android. What is the scoop of? In the test editions, it is possible to publish longer clips, in that section.
This is not the first time that WhatsApp stretches the maximum duration of videos in the status. Previously, the top was just 30 seconds.
-Videos of up to 90 seconds in the states: What advantages does expansion offer?
It facilitates the publication of more extensive content, without the need to make cuts and editions.
Meanwhile, in many cases it is not necessary to publish a fragmented video, in different consecutive states.
“It represents a significant improvement in comfort for users, and for the continuity of the content,” says the source.
When is the change for states on WhatsApp?
As we pointed out, this extension for the Status of the messenger, specifically for the videos, was discovered in proof versions of the app, both in the iphone and Android operating system.
According WABIthe deployment seems to be selective and gradual. As it, it is expected that after the tests by the evaluators, the function will be launched at a general level. Meta has not yet officially announced a date for that deployment, which will take place in a future WhatsApp update.
Source: TN
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