WhatsApp is rolling out an alert about the ability to forward media with a caption feature for beta Android users. According to the report of a leading WhatsApp news source, in this update, users will be able to see an alert when someone forwards any media with a caption.
WABetaInfo, a trusted source for WhatsApp news, has shared a screenshot of this new feature. The screenshot shows that the Meta-owned company notifies users when a media file with a caption is forwarded.
The notification also mentions that users can remove the caption before forwarding it further. This added step helps users ensure they are sharing only what they intend to, making the process more thoughtful and controlled.
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WhatsApp Alerts for Forwarded Media with a Caption
An article released by WABetaInfo, the reliable WhatsApp news portal reported about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.23.15 update. In this update, the instant messaging app rolled out the ability to forward media with a caption feature to some select Android Beta testers.
This feature lets you forward your media files along with the attached caption. Now the company has made this feature available to all beta testers along with an alert that would inform the users about this feature.
In the available image, you can see that whenever you forward any image, video, GIF, or document an alert will pop up on your screen informing you that ‘now media and captions are forwarded together’. Additionally, the company also offers an option to ‘remove the caption from the media’ before you further forward it to your contacts.
As per the report, this is just a formality alert from the company, to make sure that you are aware of the ability to forward media with a caption feature.
This feature is available in the latest 2.23.2.2 update of WhatsApp beta for Android and the company has submitted this update through the Google Play beta program. This alert will be visible to all those who forward any media file with captions.
WhatsApp’s new alert for forwarding media with a caption is a small but significant update. It helps users stay informed and gives them the option to manage what they share. By allowing users to remove captions before forwarding, WhatsApp is giving more control to the users, making the sharing process more secure and intentional.
If you are a WhatsApp beta tester on Android, keep an eye out for this feature in your app. It’s another step towards a more user-friendly and thoughtful messaging experience.
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