The messaging App unveils Screen sharing feature for Video calls
WhatsApp today announced two new features for video calls, namely screen sharing and landscape mode.
Latest Features
The widely used messaging and calling app has introduced a latest feature that allows screen sharing during video calls. Meta owned CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today the upcoming of the new feature. Further, the feature is likely to compete with other video conferencing apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Team and Apple’s FaceTime.
Screen Sharing
Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement through his Facebook and Instagram post. “We’re adding the ability to share your screen during a video call on WhatsApp,” he said.
Further, the sharing option will include, sharing documents, notes, photos and videos with contacts on video call.
“Whether sharing documents for work, browsing photos with family, planning a vacation or shopping online with friends, or just helping grandparents with tech support – screen sharing lets you share a live view of your screen during the call,” the company said.
Earlier, the feature was in a beta testing phase on Android in the month of May. However, the company has started rolling out the feature for both Android and iOS.
Landscape mode
Apart from video calling feature, WhatsApp has enrolled one more feature. In addition, WhatsApp has introduced a landscape mode during video calling. The feature enable users with wider viewing angle experience.
How the feature can be used?
The feature can be accessed simply by tapping or clicking on the share icon. Further, when user clicks on it, a message prompts asking them to grant access. Furthermore, user has full control over screen sharing whether to share specific app or the whole screen.
Moreover, the feature works for group video calling too. If you are in group video call or in a video conferencing, you can share screen with your subordinates.
Additionally, this feature is useful for those who want to update something in their parent’s phone. They can simply switch to WhatsApp video call screens haring feature.
Apart from this, WhatsApp rolled out some additional features namely, edit chat, Chat lock and HD photo quality update.
