The new update to WhatsApp adds some fun new features to media forwarding.

One of the most anticipated features of the latest version of WhatsApp is the ability to customize one’s WhatsApp experience.

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WABetaInfo, a Whats App news and information website, reports that the new functionality was developed last week and is already being rolled out to some users.

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The software now allows users to caption their forwarded messages, making them more engaging.

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Sending an image with a captioned message is the best way to find out if the feature is available for your Whats App account, according to WABetaInfo.

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If it is, a new message box will appear at the bottom of the image, from which you can also remove the caption by tapping the dismiss icon within the caption view.

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