WhatsApp now allows you to zoom in on profile photos

Today we are launching August, but WhatsApp does not sleep So much so that in the last few hours an update has been released that brings a nice upgrade package. Be careful, these will only be available in the beta version of the messaging service. Most, however, will not arrive until later.

The version corresponding to this beta update is 2.17.285 and is only operational for the Google Play Beta Program. This means that Logically, only Android users can install it.

But, what's new? One of the most interesting will be the one that allows you to zoom on profile photos. But let's take a closer look at each and every one of the features that the version offers us.

WhatsApp now allows you to zoom in on profile photos

You know that until now it was impossible. Zoom in profile photos was not an operational option in WhatsApp. Well, from now on yes.

Sometimes you want to get a good look at someone's profile picture, but it's impossible to get close. From now on, when you want to do it, all you have to do is click on anyone's profile photo and pinch with your fingers. You have to do as if you were expanding any image. And that's it.

But this is not the only novelty that comes aboard this beta update. What else can we find?

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.17.285: removed Chat and starred messages shortcuts. You can find now recent chats! pic.twitter.com/v2RE5fuiv2

- WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) July 31, 2017

Storage Usage

Another feature that will be great for all those who need to manage the messages they receive. It is the possibility to manage everything we receive, be it messages or multimedia content This function is already operational in the version of WhatsApp for Windows Phone and iOS.

And so far it doesn't come to Android. It will allow us to manage everything that appears in the chat history. This includes the ability to delete some messages, with indications as to how many. Also the number of stored images and their weight And the same for videos, GIFs, documents, voice messages, locations, contacts, and so on.

View the name of someone you don't have in Contacts

It has happened to us a thousand times. Someone you don't have your address book stored wishes you a happy birthday. But you don't know who he is and his profile picture doesn't help you find out at all.

From now on you will have another track at your fingertips. If you access the Contact Information section, you will be able to see the name that is registered in WhatsApp. If you're lucky and he's been explicit enough, you'll be able to guess who he is without having to ask.

Voice calls and video calls

And we finish with the last feature that comes as a novelty. This is a new button that will allow us to make quick changes between voice calls and video callsUntil now, when you make a voice call via WhatsApp and want to switch to a video call, you have to hang up and start a new call in video format.

Now the system will allow us to make the change automatically. Our interlocutor will have to accept it, but there will be no need to stop the call in progress.

When will I see the changes?

Lines of code have allowed us to discover these changes. However, the only one that is operational with the beta version of WhatsApp is the one that allows you to enlarge the profile photo The others will come later, so if you update and you don't see them, calm down. It's completely normal. News should arrive shortly.

For now, what you can do is update your version of WhatsApp. If you are from the beta program, access the applications section of the Google Play Store. Activate the download and the installation will be formalized in just a few minutes.