O WhatsApp appears to be preparing a new file sharing feature similar to AirDrop from iPhone and Android's Nearby/Quick Share.
This is what the website WABetaInfo says, which indicates that the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android There are signs that users will be able to carry out encrypted transfers with people nearby.
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There is still no information on a release date for this feature, but, considering that it is already in beta, it is likely that it will be launched in a future update.
