whatsapp screen sharing feature 

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Aug 09, 2023

Saurabh Singh

WhatsApp is getting a new screen sharing feature for video calls which brings it neck-and-neck against Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

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The feature will allow users to share a specific app or their entire screen with others on the video call. 

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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg green-lit the feature on Facebook through a post and on his Instagram channel. 

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The feature is rolling out to users in phases and will be accessible across Android, iOS and desktop.

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When available, you will be able to share your screen by simply tapping on a dedicated "share" button. 

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Alongside the screen sharing feature, WhatsApp is also rolling out video calls in landscape mode. 

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With landscape mode support, users will get access to a bigger, more immersive video call experience than more traditional portrait orientation.

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WhatsApp launched video calling in 2016 and has since then it has been adding more features to stay competitive in an increasing video-driven market. 

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The market is dominated by Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. The new screen sharing feature brings WhatsApp at par with these services.

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Only recently, WhatsApp has added picture-in-picture support for video calls on iOS. 

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WhatsApp also allows users to share short video messages in chats.

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