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WhatsApp – latest additional functions

With the latest version 2.17.6 or later, WhatsApp has added some new useful functions, these include:-

  1. 30 photos can be shared with each chat – the previous limit of 10 photos per share has now been upgraded to 30
  2. Data usage – finer control allowing users to fine tune which content would use mobile data, wifi, etc.  Go to “Settings” to click on “Data Usage”
  3. GIF features
    • now you can send your up to six second long video as a GIF.
    • You can now convert videos into GIFs and share: Tap the attachment icon in a conversation, record a video, then hit OK. When the video trimming page pops up, tap the camcorder icon on the upper right and it will switch to a GIF icon.
    • Emoji now have animated GIF: ayou can now send animated GIF in addition to those p the emoji button and you can choose between the GIF and emoji modes on the bar that shows up at the bottom. Choose GIF and you can see a long list of popular emoji or search by keyword for just the right GIF for the occasion. The GIF feature is from either Giphy or Tenor, with users split between the two services evenly.
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