WhatsApp has introduced an incredible new feature in the latest version update (2.23.24.6) for Android that addresses user feedback and preferences for improved video control.
This feature, known as “Skip Forward and Backward,” is set to revolutionize the way we watch videos on this popular messaging platform.
WhatsApp’s users have long desired better tools to navigate within videos shared on the platform, and this new feature is their answer.
What is the “Skip Forward and Backward” feature?
The “Skip Forward and Backward” feature, introduced by WhatsApp, allows users to have better control over video playback.
It simplifies the process of navigating within videos shared on the platform, making it a breeze to find the most crucial parts of a video or rewind to rewatch specific moments.
To use this feature, while watching a video, users can simply double-tap the left or right side of the screen.
Double-tapping the left side will allow you to skip backward, while the right side will skip you forward.
It’s a feature that’s intuitive, familiar, and similar to how video navigation works on popular platforms like YouTube.The introduction of the “Skip Forward and Backward” feature is a game-changer for WhatsApp users, and here’s why: