Meta announced a new feature for WhatsApp that will allow users to share the screen during a video call. Thanks to this function, which is still in the trial phase, it will be possible to play music from the application.
The new update will allow users to share their favorite music, videos and photos during a video call. The interaction will work like a pop-up screen shared via mobile phone.
According to ‘Europa Press’, the company has been working on new communication formats for several months; Among these is a new tool that will allow image and audio sharing “on another level.”
On some devices this function is already available and I can see the icon in the video call toolbar. Its location is next to the front or rear camera switching feature.
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Like other applications that offer the option to video call, meet or talk with friends, colleagues and university colleagues, WhatsApp wanted to incorporate various features of these systems. For example, screen sharing.
It was discovered that with this system, it is possible for users to play their favorite songs from external applications while chatting. YouTube, Spotify and social networks.
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It should also be noted that even the function during trial period. So changes can be made later.
By creating more interactivity, multimedia content can be better displayed and the services offered by the “app” can be further expanded. For example, not only the user’s favorite songs will be played, but he will also have the opportunity to watch movies with his call partner.
Voice features will also improve in WhatsApp and begin to use visible tools found on platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. From custom volume adjustment to call muting and even separating shared audio in multimedia, this functionality can be a bet.
Users can share the screen during a video call directly from the protruding options bar. Previously available functions varied from front camera to rear camera and vice versa; video disconnect, mute and hang up button.
An icon in the shape of a mobile phone now appears with an arrow pointing to the sharing option. To access this tool, if you have never used it, you must first activate it.
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When you start the conversation and press the button, the following message will appear in the application: “Screen sharing on WhatsApp is always private. To share your screen, WhatsApp must broadcast it from your device. Screen sharing is protected by extreme encryption”.
After this confirmation information, click ‘Continue’. It will continue to approve permits. There it will tell you that the app can access all the information visible on the screen or played on your device while recording. With this notification, proceed to ‘Get started now’. From now on you will share the screen.
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