Soon... WhatsApp users will be able to send pictures and files without needing the internet.

WhatsApp is working on developing a new feature that will make it easier for users to share files even without an internet connection, as recent leaks have revealed. The messaging application is working on a method that allows people to share photos, videos, music, and documents in offline mode, according to India Today website.

WABetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp is actively working on this feature to enable users to share different types of files without needing an internet connection. The shared files will also be encrypted, making it difficult for anyone to tamper with or destroy them.

Screenshots leaked from the latest beta version of the WhatsApp application for Android reveal the permissions the app will need to enable this feature. One important option is finding nearby phones that also support the file-sharing feature without an internet connection. This is a standard feature in Android that allows apps to scan nearby devices via Bluetooth for local file sharing. However, users will have the option to disable this access if they choose to.

In addition to discovering nearby devices, WhatsApp will also need permission to access system files and the photo gallery on your phone. The app will also require location permission to verify if other devices are close enough to connect to. Despite these permissions, WhatsApp will hide phone numbers and encrypt shared files, ensuring that the sharing process is secure and safe.

This new feature resembles how peer-to-peer file-sharing apps like ShareIT work. These apps allow users to share files between devices without the need for cellular or Wi-Fi connections. Since WhatsApp users often share different types of media files and documents, this new feature could be a useful addition to the app.

WhatsApp has not announced a release date for this feature, but since it is already in the beta testing phase, we can expect it to be rolled out soon. This new feature has the potential to make file sharing more convenient and secure for WhatsApp users worldwide.