- The popular WhatsApp is preparing its own solution for file sharing
- It should work on a similar basis as AirDrop or Quick Share
- We do not yet know what the restrictions will be or when the function will be available
The popular communication platform WhatsApp is quite popular among users, but it has lost ground in recent years compared to the competition, especially in terms of the number of functions. However, the developers didn’t want to put up with that and really stepped on the pedals, at least in terms of developing and deploying new gadgets. In the last few months, WhatsApp has introduced a number of new features that users have been clamoring for for a long time. This time it even goes further – according to the server WABetaInfo is developing its own alternative to AirDrop or Quick Share.
What will WhatsApp’s AirDrop competition look like?
The new file sharing feature in WhatsApp is currently under development and not ready for beta testing. Still, it’s hidden away in WhatsApp’s Android 2.24.2.20 beta, with leaked screenshots showing what the service is likely to look like when it’s launched in the live version of the app. It looks like WhatsApp users will be able to search for other users nearby through a new option called “People nearby”. Both sender and recipient will need to have this option turned on in WhatsApp to start the data transfer process.
A possible competitor to WhatsApp’s AirDrop/Quick Share
It is interesting how the file transfer will take place. After initiating the transfer on the sender’s side, the recipient will most likely need to open WhatsApp on their device and shake their phone. It looks like the new file sharing feature will send information with end-to-end encryption. Users’ phone numbers will also be hidden for added privacy, so you can conveniently share files with people who aren’t on your contact list.
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Like Quick Share, WhatsApp’s solution could rely on cellular data and Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, and WebRTC for both online and offline sharing. However, we can’t say that for sure right now because we don’t have enough details about the new feature. It’s not even clear if the new WhatsApp sharing system will have any size/file type/quantity restrictions or no restrictions at all. We will have to wait for more details when the feature is officially available in the stable version of the app.
Author of the article
Dominik Vlasak
Editor, traveler, fan of technology, Star Wars and good coffee.
2024-01-22 14:00:00
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