WhatsApp is readying a nifty new trick that will help you keep better track of your media selections when sharing multiple files at once. Instead of a checkmark indicating selected files, the app will now use numbers (1, 2, 3, …). Selected files are numbered in the order of their selection, giving you a better idea of which files should come next. The new update also slightly increases the exposure of the thumbnail to make it easily noticeable.
Numbered thumbnails will let you keep track of your media selections
WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging app around the world. More than two billion people use the Meta-owned service to communicate with their friends, families, and colleagues globally. The app is already quite feature-rich to make these conversations feel complete. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. The company frequently pushes new updates to the app to give users a better messaging experience and more features to enjoy every day.
These numbered thumbnails for selected media files are certainly something that most of us didn’t realize we were missing. WhatsApp currently lets you send up to 100 photos and videos at once, many more than the previous limit of 30 files. When selecting files to share, the app uses checkmarks to indicate your selections. A counter at the top of the screen tells you how many files you have selected, while selected files line up in their order of selection at the bottom.
However, that bottom row only fits a maximum of seven tiny thumbnails. It’s difficult to track the order of your selection if you want to share more files unless you repeatedly swipe through it to check the order of selected files or make a mental note of the sequence. With numbered thumbnails, you now get a much better track of the sequence of your media selections in WhatsApp. This will help you decide which file to pick next when sharing multiple photos and videos.
This feature can be found in the latest beta build
This new feature is currently available to users with WhatsApp beta version 2.23.13.6 for Android. If you are in the beta program and want to try it out, install the latest update for the app. Others will have to wait until WhatsApp brings this update to the stable channel. Interested users can join the beta program from here for early access to this improved media picker. WhatsApp beta also gives you early access to many other upcoming features, including circular video messages and redesigned emoji keyboard.
WhatsApp is readying a nifty new trick that will help you keep better track of your media selections when sharing multiple files at once. Instead of a checkmark indicating selected files, the app will now use numbers (1, 2, 3, …). Selected files are numbered in the order of their selection, giving you a better idea of which files should come next. The new update also slightly increases the exposure of the thumbnail to make it easily noticeable.
Numbered thumbnails will let you keep track of your media selections
WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging app around the world. More than two billion people use the Meta-owned service to communicate with their friends, families, and colleagues globally. The app is already quite feature-rich to make these conversations feel complete. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. The company frequently pushes new updates to the app to give users a better messaging experience and more features to enjoy every day.
These numbered thumbnails for selected media files are certainly something that most of us didn’t realize we were missing. WhatsApp currently lets you send up to 100 photos and videos at once, many more than the previous limit of 30 files. When selecting files to share, the app uses checkmarks to indicate your selections. A counter at the top of the screen tells you how many files you have selected, while selected files line up in their order of selection at the bottom.
However, that bottom row only fits a maximum of seven tiny thumbnails. It’s difficult to track the order of your selection if you want to share more files unless you repeatedly swipe through it to check the order of selected files or make a mental note of the sequence. With numbered thumbnails, you now get a much better track of the sequence of your media selections in WhatsApp. This will help you decide which file to pick next when sharing multiple photos and videos.
This feature can be found in the latest beta build
This new feature is currently available to users with WhatsApp beta version 2.23.13.6 for Android. If you are in the beta program and want to try it out, install the latest update for the app. Others will have to wait until WhatsApp brings this update to the stable channel. Interested users can join the beta program from here for early access to this improved media picker. WhatsApp beta also gives you early access to many other upcoming features, including circular video messages and redesigned emoji keyboard.