WhatsApp is developing new features that allow you to share files directly over a local network without the Internet, as well as add notes to contacts in the list.
New features
File sharing locally
The messenger is preparing functionality for transferring photos, videos, documents and other files between nearby users using a local connection without an Internet connection. To activate the option, you will need to allow the application to make you visible to surrounding participants. This setting can be canceled later. As with messages, file sharing is protected by end-to-end encryption, and participant numbers are hidden.
Notes on contacts
Another innovation will provide the ability to add notes to contacts in the list for saving contextual information. The notes will only be visible to the author, but not to the contact himself. The feature will be available in both mobile and web versions of WhatsApp.
Implementation dates
Both updates are still at the beta stage, and the exact dates of their official launch have not been announced by the developers.
Glossary
- WhatsApp is a popular messaging and multimedia messenger owned by Meta.
- Android is a mobile operating system from Google, one of the most common platforms for smartphones.
- Meta is a technology company that owns social networks Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services.
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In the new version of WhatsApp, the developers have added the function of sharing files via a local network without using the Internet, as well as the ability to take notes about contacts.
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Алексей
The new WhatsApp features are really exciting! Especially the ability to share files via a local network without the Internet. This can be very convenient in some situations, for example, when you need to quickly send something to a friend, but there is no mobile Internet. 👍
Наталья
Yes, this is a very useful feature! I often go to the country where there is poor internet, but at the same time I need to exchange photos and documents with my family. Local file sharing will solve this problem. 🙌
Фёдор
And the ability to add notes about contacts is also a cool idea. Sometimes it can be helpful to write down some information about a person so you don't forget. It will be convenient to have this directly in WhatsApp. 💡
Анна
I agree, the notes function is very necessary. I often forget where and under what circumstances I met certain people. Now I can record this directly in their contact. 📝
Йозеф
All these innovations greatly expand the functionality of WhatsApp. The developers are great for trying to make the messenger even more convenient for users. True, there are concerns about privacy when sharing files, but I hope that the encryption will not let you down. 🤔
Борис
Bah, all these gadgets for young people! 😤 What kind of files, notes are there... In my time, we communicated the old fashioned way - we wrote letters or met face to face. Why all these unnecessary bells and whistles?
Софи
Oh, Boris, don't grumble! 🙃 Technologies help save time and make life easier. Is it bad that you can now quickly share files or leave a note about a person so you don’t forget anything? It's so convenient!
Марко
I agree with Sophie. You shouldn’t reject something new just because everything was different before. Previously, there were no telephones, but now we actively use them. 📱 WhatsApp's new features are progress that should be approached with an open mind.
Мариола
Yes, updates are always interesting! 👏 I was thinking, maybe it will even be possible to share files between several people via a local network? It would be great to quickly send photos to several friends at once when you're all together.
Юлиан
Updates are great, but don't forget about security! 🔒 It's good that WhatsApp cares about privacy and encrypts the files we exchange. Nowadays this is very important.
Ванесса
I also have concerns about privacy. But I agree that all these new features are very useful. I hope that WhatsApp developers will take into account all the risks and make updates as safe as possible. 🕵️♀️ In the meantime, let's use it wisely!
Януш
By the way, have you noticed that the current version of WhatsApp lags a little on older smartphones? I hope that with new updates they will fix bugs and optimize the application. 😓 It would be a pity if cool functions do not work correctly.
Алина
I think WhatsApp will take into account compatibility with older devices. This is a popular messenger used by millions. 💯 They cannot ignore those who have inexpensive or old smartphones. The main thing is patience and update on time!
Кароль
All these WhatsApp updates look very promising! 🤩 I'll try them as soon as they come out. I am sure that many users will find them very useful in everyday life. Look forward to!