Twitter has released a beta update that lets you upload and view 4K images on Android. The social network is known for compressing the quality of photo and video files for mobile users. The feature has been available on iOS for almost a year.

The update is great news for users who often do ultra definition records and who have long complained about the quality of the photos published. In addition, the change arrives late for Android devices, given that the application of Twitter for iOS has been able to upload 4K images for almost a year now.

The function will be available to users of the operating system from version 8.76 onwards. beta of the application. To unlike iOS where you need to hold your finger on the image to load it in maximum quality, on Android just tap on the three-dot menu located in the corner of the screen to select the option to view images in 4k”.

In addition to viewing, the new version of Twitter also allows you to upload images in 4K. To do this, simply access the app's settings and privacy menu, then data usage, and select the high-quality image upload option. Here, you can also choose whether you want to upload high-resolution images using mobile data or just with a Wi-Fi connection.

If you already have Twitter installed on your Android, the update to version 8.76 is likely to happen in the next few days. But if you don't want to wait, you can download the app's APK here. Warning: This APK may not be optimized for your device. Download at your own risk.

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