WhatsApp Releases Screen Sharing Feature On Videos Calls

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

WhatsApp has released two new features, Screen Share and Landscape, for video calls.

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This new feature will be available on iPhones, Android, and the Windows platform.

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It will allow users to share a live view of their screen during a call.

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To use it, open WhatsApp on your device.

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Start a video call with your friend.

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Once the call is live, tap or click the ‘Share’ icon.

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Next, click on the ‘Share’ icon to initiate screen sharing.

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When prompted, grant screen share access.

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Choose to share a specific app or your entire screen.

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