WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, continues to make improvements to the way we share files using its platform. A new update (version 2.24.9.8), available now for beta testers on Android, reveals an upcoming document preview feature. This means you'll soon be able to get a quick glimpse of a document's content before deciding to download it.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the new feature builds upon a recently rolled out WhatsApp update: the ability to send photos and videos in their original, uncompressed quality by sharing them as files. Now, this preview functionality will streamline document sharing, allowing you to peek inside a file to make sure it's the one you need without the hassle of a full download.
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This preview feature can potentially help users save time and storage space. By providing a thumbnail of the file that has been sent, the recipient can make an educated decision of whether to open and download the file. It can also help when trying to find a file that had been sent before, giving users a quick way to scan through messages, so only the correct file is opened. Especially with larger files, a quick preview could be a lifesaver.
Right now, the document preview feature is in development for Android users participating in the Google Play Beta Program. Unfortunately, as I have come to realize, this is a very difficult beta to get into as it is always full. However, WhatsApp has a good history of not having its users wait too long before rolling out features that are in beta. Hopefully this rolls out widely very soon.
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