WhatsApp’s range of functions is growing all the time. Features that have been known from other messengers for years are also being introduced bit by bit on WhatsApp. Link sharing is optimized in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android and iOS. A small but nice upgrade.

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WhatsApp shows bigger preview when sharing links

WhatsApp has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Everything is shared via the messenger. In addition to text messages, photos, videos and, of course, links to websites. This is exactly where WhatsApp is now introducing a small change. In the latest beta version for Android and iOS, more information is displayed from the website whose link you get. Instead of just the URL and maybe a short text excerpt, WhatsApp now also shows an image, the title, part of the text and other details. Already a month ago WABetaInfo a first picture of it shared, as of today the change is active:

WhatsApp wants to create more clarity when sharing and receiving a link. In the future, you no longer have to blindly click on a URL that is shared in WhatsApp. the Messenger shows more details and thus reveals where one is being led.

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WhatsApp allows switching from iPhone to Android phone

Just yesterday, WhatsApp released a beta version of a function for iPhone users that makes it easier to switch to Android. Because now you can have a Make a full backup of chats, photos and videos and take them with you. Up until now that was impossible. The feature is currently still in the test phase, but will allow a change in both directions in the future.

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