5 Powerful WhatsApp features you might not know exist — And why they matter – Mint

Meta continues to expand WhatsApp with a steady stream of updates and while most people rely on it daily for basic messaging, the app has quietly gained a suite of advanced features that often go unnoticed. From managing multiple accounts to translating chats on the fly, here are some of the most useful tools now built directly into WhatsApp. Share photos at higher quality automatically While messaging apps often compress media to save bandwidth, WhatsApp now offers an option to send and receive photos in high quality by default. Users can still tap the HD icon when sending individual images, but changing the default setting ensures all photos and videos are shared in the best possible quality. This can be enabled under Settings > Storage and data > Media upload quality, followed by selecting HD quality for both upload and auto-download preferences. It results in better-looking images, though it does require more storage space. Secure your account with Passkeys WhatsApp now supports passkey authentication, adding a significant layer of security for users worried about device theft or unauthorised access. Passkeys use biometric verification to ensure only the account owner can complete setup on a new device. To activate this protection
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