2024-08-26 22:14:33
The WhatsApp app is in the process of implementing a new feature called “People Nearby.”
This feature promises to revolutionize the way we share files on the world’s most popular messaging app. Although it is not yet available to all users, the beta version of the app for Android has already been released, aimed at developers.
This new feature will allow you to send files in bulk to people nearby, regardless of whether they are your contacts or not. The highlight is that privacy will be guaranteed at all times, as connections will be end-to-end encrypted.
To use this feature, users will need to access a specific section within the app, where they can securely send and receive files at close range. It seems that it will be necessary to shake the device to generate a sharing request, which makes it intuitive and practical. Therefore, it could be said that this new function would be similar to the one that Apple devices have, called AirDrop, and that allows the sending of files between nearby devices, without them needing to be known users.
This feature has been teased by the specialized media WABetaInfo, which has shared some screenshots of what this next update would look like. At the moment, it is only available in the beta version for Android. Meta has not made any kind of confirmation in this regard, but it is obvious that this is a feature that will eventually reach WhatsApp.
The addition of this feature to WhatsApp offers several advantages. Users will be able to share files quickly and directly with those nearby, which is ideal in emergency situations or when a quick transfer is needed. Additionally, the phone number will remain hidden from those not in your contact list, ensuring privacy and security in every file exchange.
Additionally, a user can automatically decline the transfer or configure their app to not receive files this way. This would ensure greater privacy and prevent you from receiving content that may be objectionable.
WhatsApp continues to evolve and adapt to the needs of users, ensuring its position as the leading messaging app, with more than 2.2 billion monthly active users worldwide. It has a powerful advantage over the next most used app, Telegram, which has almost three times as many users, but from which it has taken many ideas to implement them.