WhatsApp reportedly introduced a brand new feature that added screen-sharing abilities in order to improve the video-calling experience. This feature is already available on other traditional video conferencing apps.
Zuckerberg Announces the Addition of the WhatsApp Screen Sharing Feature to Different Users
According to Tech Crunch, the feature is already available on Google Meet and other video conferencing apps including Microsoft Meet, Zoom, and also Apple FaceTime. The new feature makes it more convenient for users to show their screens.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially announced the feature on Facebook and Instagram. Per the CEO the feature would allow users to share documents, photos, and even shopping carts with contacts.
As noted on WA Beta Info, the feature was initially released on Android for beta testers back in May. This feature gave them the ability to share their screens on WhatsApp by simply clicking the "Share" icon.
The Feature is Rolling Out of Beta and Will be Available on Android, iOS, and Windows Desktops
Users will also be able to use the whole screen and it works like normal platforms. Tech Crunch obtained a statement from WhatsApp regarding the rollout, highlighting how it would be released on Android, iOS, and Windows Desktops.
According to The Verge, the feature is leaving its beta phase and will be made available to more users on different operating systems. Other features WhatsApp released included Signal, Telegram, and some say even Discord.
WhatsApp Added Video-Call Abilities Like Landscape Mode
The article noted that this might mean that users won't get the feature immediately, but it should still launch soon. Aside from screen sharing, WhatsApp is adding new video-call abilities, which include the support of Landscape mode.
Aside from this, WhatsApp would also be launching a wider and more immersive viewing experience through the help of the already present Portrait mode. The Landscape mode support could be useful for users when they are on screen sharing.
WhatsApp Video Call Added Over Six Years Ago Around November 2016
The article by Tech Crunch highlights how the WhatsApp video calling feature was launched over six years ago and debuted in November 2016. This comes as instant messaging apps have been looking for ways to improve and stay relevant.
Recently, WhatsApp upgraded its messaging app by adding picture-in-picture si[[prt for video calls for specific iOS users. It also reportedly enabled the option for users to share short video messages when it comes to chats since the video was important as a communication source.
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Screen-Sharing Features were Previously Launched on Video-Conferencing Apps
The screen-sharing feature is critical when it comes to video-conferencing apps since it's also a feature that's important for consumers. An example of that was in 2021 when Apple initially introduced the FaceTime service as well as SharePlay, which reportedly allowed iOS users to be able to share their screens easily.
Tech Crunch also noted that WhatsApp has gone further in terms of improving its app by extending the feature to other users. This comes as the feature is already available for Android, iOS, and even desktops.
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