WhatsApp Working On New File Sharing Feature Similar To Nearby Share

WhatsApp constantly adds new features to improve the experience for users. The company is now testing a new feature allowing users to share files seamlessly with people nearby.

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The new feature will work similarly to Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) between Android phones, Chrome OS and Windows. Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming WhatsApp file-sharing feature.

WhatsApp Working On New Feature Similar To Nearby Share

According to a report by WABetaInfo, the new WhatsApp file-sharing feature will allow users to transfer files up to 2GB in size. Furthermore, references to the feature can be found in the WhatsApp for Android beta 2.24.2.20 update.

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Users will need to open a new section in the app to share files with people in the future. Furthermore, the sender and receiver must navigate to this area to start the process.

In addition, shaking the device will generate a share request and allow users to receive files in close proximity. All files shared via this process will remain end-to-end encrypted, similar to WhatsApp messages, and your phone number will not be revealed to non-contacts.

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Android has a similar nearby share feature that has been renamed Quick Share. However, it does not offer end-to-end encryption, which could be handy when sharing files without compromising privacy.

The report claims that the WhatsApp file-sharing feature is under development and could arrive soon. However, there are no details if it will be available for iOS or stay limited to the Android version of WhatsApp.

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