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WhatsApp Launches the Screen Sharing Function for iOS Users

The instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced a lot of new capabilities for Android users, and as of right now, it is allowing iPhone users to share screens (the new feature). WhatsApp, which has millions of users globally, often releases updates to improve user experience and address consumer needs

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Kapish Khajuria
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WhatsApp launches the Screen Sharing function for iOS users.


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Highlights

  • For iPhone users, WhatsApp adds a screen-sharing capability.
  • They are dedicated to improving user experience and offering an integrated communications platform across platforms.

The instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced a lot of new capabilities for Android users, and as of right now, it is allowing iPhone users to share screens (the new feature). WhatsApp, which has millions of users globally, often releases updates to improve user experience and address consumer needs.

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The business first released the screen-sharing capability for Android users before bringing it to iOS users, including iPhone users. In keeping with WhatsApp's goal to delivering a smooth and enhanced messaging experience across platforms, this extension makes it possible for iPhone users to use the screen-sharing function.

Screen sharing Update

The rollout of WhatsApp's screen-sharing feature for iOS users has begun. According to Wabetainfo, the feature was initially made available to a small number of beta users who installed the WhatsApp beta for the 23.12.0.74 update. iOS users now have direct access to WhatsApp's screen-sharing feature thanks to this update.

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During video calls, iOS users can now use WhatsApp's screen-sharing feature to share their phone's content with the other party thanks to the most recent update. During the video call, the screen-sharing icon will appear at the bottom of the screen after the update. Users can share their phone screen with all video call participants by clicking on this icon.

This feature is currently available to beta users; following successful testing, it will be gradually made available to a broader user base. Clients who are not piece of the beta program might need to trust that the element will open up to them.

Following a recent upgrade, iOS users may now make advantage of WhatsApp's screen-sharing functionality to show the other person content on their phone during video conversations. The screen-sharing indicator will appear at the bottom of the screen after an update during a video conference.

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