WhatsApp is testing file sharing functionality with nearby people

WhatsApp will win soon a new wireless file sharing function. The innovation was found in a new version of the application on the website WABetaInfo.

source one Fast way to send files to people physically nearby. These users They don’t need to be in your contact list To receive or send documents, photos, videos and other formats.

The new file sharing format is only available for now WhatsApp beta version 2.24.2.20 Android. But even for these tests it is not yet functional. Additionally, there is no prediction that the function will be available in the stable app or for iOS users.

WhatsApp’s new file sending system

According to screenshots obtained by WABetaInfo, the new exchange format requires both people involved to be open on the app’s function screen. In English this is called “Share files with people nearby” (““Share files with people nearby”Free translation into Portuguese).

The screen should then show that a compatible person is nearby. Unless the person is already in your contact list, the phone number will not appear for privacy reasons.

To start the process, Both people need to shake the device up and down. Finally, confirm that you are willing to receive the sent file or something and wait for the transfer. This action has end-to-end encryption, which is the same protection as messaging chats.

According to this WABetaInfoinnovation will be beneficial fast file sending between strangersespecially if one of the devices is Android and the other is an iPhone.

Likewise, situations such as sending the taken photos to others or confirming the bank transferFor example, it can be resolved without having to add someone else’s number to your list.