WhatsApp To Introduce Screen-Sharing Option For Video Calls

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, has announced the launch of a screen-sharing function for its video call service. This new feature allows users to share the content of their devices during a video call, facilitating remote collaboration, troubleshooting, and demonstrations of various tasks or issues.

“We shared information about a new feature that has been released to some beta testers: the ability to share your device’s screen. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.12.0.74 update from TestFlight, we can confirm that some beta testers may be able to try the same feature,” WABetaInfo said.

If the feature is enabled on your WhatsApp account, you will see a new icon at the bottom during a video call: this option allows you to share the content of the screen with all the participants of the call.

When you use this feature, everything on your screen, including notifications, is recorded and shared remotely with the people on the video call.

“In this case, it is recommended to enable Do Not Disturb mode (or your preferred focus mode) to avoid unexpected notifications,” the WABetaInfo report said.

According to the report, users have full control over this feature, although screen content is constantly being shared during a video call, you can stop it whenever you want. In addition, the content of your screen is only shared when you give permission.

The ability to share your screen during a video call is available to some beta testers who install WhatsApp beta for iOS from the latest version of the TestFlight app, and is coming to more people in the coming weeks, the report said. said.

WhatsApp is also working on adding Meta Quest compatibility to the Android beta as a linked device. According to WABetaInfo, this feature makes it possible to link an existing WhatsApp account to the Meta Quest device.