WhatsApp introduces screen-sharing on video calls

WhatsApp on Tuesday launched display screen sharing and panorama mode on video calls, as a part of its newest options to reinforce its video calling expertise.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the brand new characteristic by a Facebook put up and on his Instagram channel. It will permit customers to share paperwork, images, and even their purchasing cart with contacts on video calls.

The characteristic was launched for some beta testers on Android in late May. It may be accessed by tapping or clicking the ‘Share’ icon.

“You can initiate screen sharing by clicking on the ‘Share’ Icon and choosing between sharing a specific application or sharing the entire screen,” WhatsApp mentioned in an announcement.

This is just like how display screen sharing works on different video conferencing.

WhatsApp added that customers can now additionally take pleasure in video calls in panorama mode for a wider and extra immersive viewing and sharing expertise on their telephone.

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