Google and Samsung have recently upgraded Android’s default file-sharing system, Nearby Share, renaming it Quick Share. This new feature should allow seamless file sharing between Android phones and computers that use Chrome OS and Windows.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp is experimenting with a new feature for sharing files with nearby contacts. This feature, discovered by WABetaInfo in WhatsApp’s latest Android beta version, uses Bluetooth for file transfers.

WhatsApp file sharing

It allows users to share files up to 2GB in size, offering a quicker and more convenient option compared to traditional methods like sending files through chat or using cloud storage.

WABetaInfo explains that both users need to be in the app’s “Share Files” section for the transfer to work, and they must stay there until the transfer is complete. 

This method will still use end-to-end encryption, ensuring that the file sharing is as secure as WhatsApp’s standard method. Interestingly, users will need to shake their phones to start sharing.

The privacy aspect is well-handled; the file transfer is secure and protected by end-to-end encryption. During the transfer, phone numbers will remain hidden and won’t be visible to people who aren’t in your contact list.

This new feature is handy for regular WhatsApp users, but it seems a bit redundant with the recent Quick Share update from Google and Samsung. However, if WhatsApp’s feature works on both iOS and Android, it could be a game-changer. If it doesn’t, other platforms might still have better built-in options.

In related WhatsApp news, the company recently announced four new features for Channels users. The company has added the ability to create polls, send voice messages, have multiple admins in Channels and followers can also now share the Channels update on their WhatsApp status. 

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