Meta’s instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, has introduced an innovative addition to its services, enabling users to share their screens in real-time during conversations. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, made this announcement via a Facebook post and his Instagram channel. This newly introduced feature empowers users to share presentations or documents during live video calls, mirroring the functionality of traditional video conferencing platforms.
According to Meta, accessing the screen-sharing capability on WhatsApp is as simple as tapping or clicking the “Share” icon. Users have the flexibility to select whether to share a specific app or their entire screen, similar to the screen-sharing functionality found in established video-conferencing tools like Google Meet and Zoom.
This valuable screen-sharing feature is gradually rolling out on Android, iOS, and Windows Desktop platforms. While it might not be immediately visible to all users, its availability is expected to expand soon.
It’s worth noting that WhatsApp initially introduced video calling for its users back in November 2016. Since then, the platform has consistently introduced new features to elevate the user experience and adapt to evolving communication demands.