24th July, 2024: Auckland, New Zealand. Blog post by: David Lim, @davidlm #davidlimnz
2024 Tech News Update:
WhatsApp could soon get internet-free file sharing thanks to AirDrop-style upgrade
WhatsApp has seemingly been inspired by Apple, as evidence recently found suggests that the platform is working on its own version of AirDrop. The feature was initially discovered by WABetaInfo in an Android beta from April 2024. It has since resurfaced in an iOS beta under the new name of Nearby Share.
According to the report, Nearby Share will allow users to send different file types (e.g., photographs, videos, and text documents) to other smartphones within their vicinity without needing an internet connection. Not requiring the internet is a big deal as it allows people to move large files when under “limited or unstable network coverage.” However, the way the feature functions on the operating systems will differ.
Cross-system sharingOn Android, it works similarly to AirDrop. WhatsApp can freely share files so long as your phone can “find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices.” Plus, the recipient must also give permission to others in order to receive anything. However, there are restrictions on iOS.
The iPhone version requires users to scan a QR code to begin the file-sharing process, as it doesn’t support the nearby device detection method. It’s unknown why WhatsApp is switching to QR codes on iOS. Android Authority theorizes it could be an extra layer of security to stop malicious files from reaching your smartphone. Others, like 9To5Mac, believe it could be “due to iOS limitations.”
Pending launch
Development on Nearby Share is still ongoing. Meta is reportedly refining the tool’s design while also figuring out the details “regarding permissions [and] privacy measures.” As the company tests the software, certain aspects will likely see adjustments over time and may not make a final version.
There’s no word on when the feature is going to be released. WABetaInfo claims an official launch date “remains uncertain due to several factors.” Nearby Share is currently unavailable to testers, but if you want to try out other features, you can download the latest WhatsApp beta from Google Play and Apple's TestFlight.
Read the rest of the article here... the article here...
Please call us at 0800 429 429 to get a shipping cost quote before you buy mobile phone accessories, latest iPhone cases, heat dissipating covers, Google AI Tools, glass screen protector, selfie sticks, DJI Osmo SE Gimbal for vloggers and Tiktok influencers. We are based in Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland.`
We have been serving the locals for Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland since 2011 for phone screen repair, mobile phone and computer repair since 2011, give us a go and we promise not waste your time! After all, we have "been keeping you in touch since 2011".
Let us sort you out on crack screen repair for Galaxy Tab, battery banks , Samsung phone case; or power banks, fast wireless charger tablets, laptop, sma
Are you on a tight budget and looking for a cost-effective way to acquire a refurbished iPhone, iPad, or laptop computer? We can assist you in maximizing the value you get for your budget by providing you with high-quality refurbished hardware.
If you help, support or information on AI (Artificial Intellegence) subject topics; we will be happy to sort you out. Please text us if you need support or online product queries:
Dr Mobiles Limited
1, Huron Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622. Toll: 0800 429 429
Email - Website - Blog - Faceb
