WhatsApp users will soon be able to use a new optional feature (Image: Getty Images
WhatsApp users will soon be able to access a new feature that could hugely improve their experience on the messaging platform, but it could come at a cost.
The popular app is set to roll out an experimental new feature that will allow users to send high-resolution pictures and videos to their contacts. The update will create a full High Definition (HD) option when sharing photos and footage, so that their quality will not be lost when sent to loved ones and in group chats.
Despite sounding helpful, there is a catch as the HD content option will use up a lot more data compared to sending contacts standard definition files, reports The Mirror.
That means if users leave the optional feature switched on, it could eat away at monthly data allowances, resulting in the need to buy more or extra charges at the end of the month
For example, sending a standard quality photo used around 2.2MB. However, the data requirement increases 5DM if images are sent in HD.
Videos will use up even more data, with the footage also eating up mobile phone memory forcing even those with unlimited data to fork out in order to store the clips on their device.
