Good news for WhatsApp users who have been frustrated by blurry photos and videos or missing details

According to a report from WABetaInfo, a reliable source for details on upcoming WhatsApp features, the latest version of the Android app submitted to the Google Play beta program adds "best quality" to the list of options when sending photos and videos Added

Currently, WhatsApp offers the choice between "Automatic (recommended)" and "Data Saver," but if the former is selected, the app will automatically compress media on cell phones and weak Wi-Fi connections, potentially losing considerable detail in the process

Essentially, the "highest quality" option can force media to go through at a higher quality setting, even if you use more of your mobile data plan's allowances For example, this is ideal if you want to make sure that videos and photos are not degraded in the process of sending them to friends and family

This feature is still being tested and it is unclear when it will be available to all Android users as well as iOS users However, it will be good news for those who have been frustrated by the lack of image compression when using WhatsApp

WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app with an estimated 2 billion monthly users, but thankfully the Facebook-owned service is not resting on its laurels

We've seen a steady stream of beta teasers like this one over the past few months, including upcoming features such as a "View Once" feature that self-deletes messages and the ability to listen to recorded voice messages before sending them WhatsApp also has a new feature called "Chat Migration," which allows users to transfer data to other devices and phone WhatsApp is also preparing a chat migration feature that will allow users to migrate their data to other devices and phone numbers

WhatsApp faced widespread backlash from users earlier this year when it announced that it would share data with Facebook and force users to agree to new privacy terms

WhatsApp has since softened its stance, stating that it will not immediately force users to agree to the terms and will gradually disable features and functionality for those who do However, WhatsApp eventually backtracked on this plan as well, stating that it would not disable any features for users who resist privacy changes