WhatsApp is rolling out an update to its billion-plus global users that lets them share any kinds of files with other users.
The Facebook-owned messaging giant first debuted file-sharing early last year, though it was restricted to PDF and text-focused files, such as .doc, .txt, .csv, and .xls. Last month, however, some users reported seeing an update within the app that allowed them to share any file stored on their device, whether on Android, iOS, or the web.
WhatsApp normally trickles new features out gradually to ensure everything is working according to plan, and now it seems file-sharing is ready for prime time.
The latest Android update features the update for everyone, and although some reports suggest it has also already landed in the iOS incarnation, this feature isn’t mentioned in the recent release notes. Read more.....
The Facebook-owned messaging giant first debuted file-sharing early last year, though it was restricted to PDF and text-focused files, such as .doc, .txt, .csv, and .xls. Last month, however, some users reported seeing an update within the app that allowed them to share any file stored on their device, whether on Android, iOS, or the web.
WhatsApp normally trickles new features out gradually to ensure everything is working according to plan, and now it seems file-sharing is ready for prime time.
The latest Android update features the update for everyone, and although some reports suggest it has also already landed in the iOS incarnation, this feature isn’t mentioned in the recent release notes. Read more.....