New Delhi, June 16 -- WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature for Android users that will allow them to scan documents directly within the app, a capability that has been available to iOS users for several months.

According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, the update was spotted in version 2.25.18.29 of the WhatsApp beta for Android, although it remains inactive as the feature is still under development.

Notably, the forthcoming tool is expected to simplify document sharing by enabling users to scan physical documents through their smartphone's camera without switching to another app. When launched, the Scan Document option will appear alongside the existing 'Browse documents' and 'Choose from gallery' options in the attachment me...