HIGHLIGHTS
- WhatsApp is working on “sharing with people nearby” feature.
- Currently the “sharing with people nearby” feature is under development.
- Take a look to know more about this feature.
WhatsApp is working on a new feature which will make it possible to share large files on nearby devices. This upcoming feature on WhatsApp is similar to Google Nearby Share on android and Apple’s AirDrop for iPhones.
WhatsApp sharing with people nearby feature details
According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp is rolling out a new update 1.24.2.20 through Google Play Beta Program for android. With this update WhatsApp is working on a new file sharing feature with people nearby.
But currently this feature is under development and it’s not ready for beta testers. But beta testers will be able to use this feature later. According to the screenshot on WABetainfo both sender and receiver user have to open the send and receive file section, ensuring secure sharing within close proximity.
It appears that it will be needed to shake the device to generate a share request, maintaining a controlled approach to file exchanges. It’s important to note that sharing is end-to-end encrypted. This means that sharing files remain secure even outside of WhatsApp chat and in an unknown network environment.
This WhatsApp sharing with people nearby will offer several advantages, It will enhance the user experience and add important value to the platform. Users are able to share files quickly with WhatsApp sharing with people nearby, ideal for situations when fast and direct transfer is required.
The phone number always remains hidden to non-contacts, ensuring privacy and security in every file exchange.
