Users of WhatsApp, owned by Meta, may now share their screens on whatsapp screen sharing feature, when on video conversations. The most widely used messaging app in the world has made it possible to share your screen during video conversations with WhatsApp, which is a really helpful feature. On Friday, January 26, the firm officially announced the feature. Users were notified that the functionality was accessible in the nation via WhatsApp’s official channel. Recall that in the middle of last year, WhatsApp’s beta program unveiled a screen-sharing function that allowed users to show their phone displays during video conversations.
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What Is WhatsApp screen Sharing
The WhatsApp screen sharing function of WhatsApp basically replicates the features of video-calling services like Zoom and Google Meet, which gained enormous traction during the 2020 Coronavirus epidemic. During meetings, users may share their displays with others so they can see presentations, movies, or pictures. By offering this feature, WhatsApp, owned by Meta, hopes to position itself as a strong competitor to video conferencing programs like Zoom, Cisco Webex, and Google Meet.
In the meanwhile, WhatsApp is developing a file-sharing feature akin to Apple’s AirDrop and Android’s Nearby Share. According to Wabetainfo, WhatsApp’s version of “Nearby Share” would enable users to transmit and receive end-to-end encrypted files. This feature is supposed to allow users to trade data easily.
Wabetainfo claims that WhatsApp’s planned file-sharing functionality will be similar to Apple’s AirDrop and Android’s Nearby Share features. Nevertheless, beta testing for the feature is now on hold since it is still in the development stage. The screenshots given by the WhatsApp beta testing site offer an indication of the discovery’s possible appearance following release. It was made in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.2.20.
Step by step guide how to use WhatsApp screen sharing
- Firstly open the WhatsApp and tap the call button near the bottom of your screen.
- Search the new icon next to the camera switch option.
- Click on the icon to activate the Whatsapp screen sharing feature.
- After the popup message box appears you’ll see the warning about your phone being cast.
- Tap on ‘Start now’ option to start screen sharing.
- After that receive a confirmation message “You’re sharing your screen,” indicating successfully screen sharing.
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Notes for whatsapp screen sharing :-
- In a whatsapp screen sharing session, call participants’ video feeds show up beneath the shared information .
- The person you’re sharing with may see all of the data on your shared screen, including usernames and passwords.
- During voice conversations, screen sharing is not possible.
- Video games, Netflix, and other shared material do not support audio.
- WhatsApp never records screen sharing sessions since it uses end-to-end encryption to secure them.
- Nothing you disclose on your screen can be seen or heard by anybody outside of the call, not even WhatsApp.
- Update WhatsApp to the most recent version for the best experience. Before screen sharing, an onscreen prompt to upgrade WhatsApp will show up if members aren’t using the most recent version.
Speaking of WhatsApp updates, recently whatsapp has also launched his ‘View once ‘ feature and view once feature has also end to end encrypted can only allow for once to open files and meta is working on whatsapp to increase privacy and security these features is still protected with end to end encryption and its been never recorded by Whatsapp for using is screen sharing feature Users may share a live, immersive view of their screen with others, showcasing everything from shopping carts to documents, images, and notes.
