The feature , which was under development for Android, has now appeared in a beta version of WhatsApp for iOS.
It's called "Nearby Share" and is similar to AirDrop, according to WABetaInfo.
With WhatsApp's new "Nearby Share" feature, iOS users can transfer documents, photos, videos, and other files to nearby devices, including Android devices, without requiring an internet connection .
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However, while “Nearby Share” automatically detects nearby devices on Android, iOS users currently have to scan a QR code to start transferring files.
However, as WABetaInfo points out, “this feature is in early development.” So the final version for iOS may work the same way as it does on Android.
The main advantage here is the ability to quickly share large files, from photos to videos. However, the beta version does not specify file size limits.
“Nearby Share” was the previous name Google used for its version of AirDrop. However, in January, Google ’s Nearby Share merged with Samsung ’s Quick Share and was renamed.
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The file transfer feature is expected to offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that no one can intercept the contents of your files. It is also important to note that the offline file transfer feature appears to still be in the early stages of development, and it remains uncertain if and when WhatsApp will make it available to everyone.
Source: pcmag
