WhatsApp Currently Testing Screen Sharing During Video Calls

WhatsApp is working via its checklist of latest options to be added at fairly the tempo. Only recently we noticed a report noting that it was testing usernames as identifiers along with simply cellphone numbers. However it appears prefer it’s not the one characteristic presently being examined by the Meta subsidiary. One other characteristic that’s additionally being examined on the similar time appears to be the flexibility to share your display screen throughout video calls.

As WABetaInfo experiences, this characteristic is presently solely out there to some customers of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.11.19 replace. For many who have entry to the characteristic in testing, the immediate to share your display screen reveals up on the backside of your display screen, among the many buttons within the name management panel. The report additionally notes that it might not work in massive group calls, and might not be out there in the event you or the video name recipient is working older variations of Android or WhatsApp.

Earlier than you truly transmit what’s in your display screen to the opposite finish of the WhatsApp video name, the app will verify that the recipient will see all the things you do on display screen. And in the event you resolve midway via the decision you don’t want your display screen shared to the opposite individual anymore, you’ll be able to cease the display screen sharing at any time. Fairly customary stuff for this sort of characteristic, in the event you’re accustomed to different messaging and voice name apps like Discord that already has the characteristic.

The report additionally notes that that is being rolled out “to extra customers over the approaching weeks”, although it’s unclear if this implies these utilizing the beta or the total launch. All issues thought of, it’s most definitely the previous, and little doubt WhatsApp will likely be making an official announcement when this, and some of the opposite lately found options, make it to the final person base.

(Supply: WABetaInfo)

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