WhatsApp, the leader in the instant messaging service, recently updated its iOS users. The one brings a new feature to the messaging platform: in-app document scanning. This makes document sharing easier for the users, thus more convenient and time-saving. As designed, the feature is to boost productivity. And now, here are more details about the new development.
What’s the New WhatsApp Feature?
It brings a scanning tool directly to WhatsApp. Users can now scan any document using the application. Instant share with chats and groups- now, third-party scanning apps can be avoided altogether. There will be easy digitizing in just a few taps from the user.
How does it work?
Very easy to use feature. Open any chat, tap on the attachment icon, then tap on ‘Document’ and choose ‘Scan a Document’. The camera of the app will turn on. Place the document and click the scan button. WhatsApp’s smart cropping and enhancement tools refine the scan. After scanning, the document is ready to share.
Benefits of WhatsApp In-App Scanning
The in-app scanner has various benefits. Firstly, it saves time. Besides, there is no need to switch the application. Secondly, it’s user-friendly. Any tech-phobic person can also learn how to use it easily. Thirdly, it also boosts the productivity of professionals. The easy sharing of documents such as a contract, invoice, or just some notes will be easier.
A Step to Productivity by WhatsApp
Innovations related to commitment on the part of WhatsApp, the application comes more versatile with scanning it caters to personal requirements as well as professional use. Therefore, it does make WhatsApp a one-point solution for communication and even sharing.
WhatsApp vs Other Scanning Apps
Among the competitors stands standalone apps such as Adobe Scan and CamScanner. The benefit of WhatsApp lies in the fact that the app is completely integrated. You no longer need to download any other apps further. Everything works within the application, which saves space and energy. Other apps may feature more, but simplicity and speed are what WhatsApp considers important.
Security and Privacy Concerns
WhatsApp claims to make the scans private to the users. Shared documents are end-to-end encrypted. That means it can only be read by the sender and the receiver. However, this is done with carefulness. There should be a trusted network for the sharing of sensitive documents.
User feedback
Early user feedback about the feature is mostly positive. Users love it for being simple and handy. Most users like that there are no need for additional applications for that. Additionally some users consider that the application should be integrated with OCR. The use of this feature allows extracting text from a scanned document. Despite all the advantages, it has a few drawbacks. It is only available for iOS users. Android users will have to wait for the update. Additionally, it is very basic compared to professional scanning apps. Advanced editing and cloud storage integration are missing.
Future Improvements
That will even increase its feature’s capacity to use more. Next would be the OCR function features. That would indeed be in great demand from the users if Google Drive and iCloud are also well-embedded into the application. That will make this utility a very powerful tool to carry out.
Steps to receive WhatsApp updates
Open the access feature by updating WhatsApp from App Store. Ensure your iOS version is up-to-date on your iPhone. The app should now be ready and feature scanning. If nothing changes, wait for this rollout to hit your place.
Conclusion
Really, it is a game-changer for WhatsApp in-app scanning. Very convenient and practical to share documents. Still room for improvement, but one step in the right direction. So, definitely should check this out and make full use of it for the iOS users. As it is always innovating from WhatsApp, we can be expecting more exciting updates on this.