Users will be able to share photos, videos and documents with people nearby, wirelessly and securely, thanks to an end-to-end encrypted connection!
WhatsAppthe popular instant messaging app, is not stopping at innovation. It has been rumored for a long time that a feature that allows users to share files without needing an internet connectionsimilar to Apple’s AirDrop. Now it seems that this feature is closer than ever to reaching iPhone users.
“Nearby Share” has been discovered in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS available on TestFlightaccording to a WaBetaInfo publication. Thanks to it, users will be able to share photos, videos and documents with people nearby, wirelessly and securely, via an end-to-end encrypted connection.
WhatsApp will let you share files without relying on the internet
As it has been revealed, So far this feature works depending on the operating system. On Android, the app can automatically detect nearby devices. In exchange, On iOS, users will need to scan a QR code to initiate file transfers.
On iOS, users must scan a QR code to start the file transfer
Despite this difference, Nearby Share should be compatible between iOS and Androidwhich will facilitate the transfer of files between users with different operating systems.
The ability to share files with people nearby without the need for an internet connection in WhatsApp represents a big step forward in the file transfer experience. So, It will be useful for sending large files such as photos, videos and high-resolution documents, especially in areas with poor or no network coverage.where traditional WhatsApp usage is not viable.
Even if the feature is already in betafor now it is only available for internal testing. WhatsApp has not yet revealed when it will be available to all users.
However, The arrival of “Nearby Sharing” represents an important step for the application, getting closer to the functionalities of AirDrop and provide users with a new way to share files quickly and securely.
WhatsApp is not resting on its laurels
It is worth noting that WhatsApp continues to add new features to improve the experience of its users. A few weeks ago, the Meta company announced Events, a function that allows us to organize, as its name suggests, an event with all the participants of the chat, offering details about it.
Recently, it was confirmed that WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new feature to translate chat messages on iOS and Android, with the obvious benefits that this implies in terms of communication.
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