WhatsApp is working on the ability to share screen during calls – Tablets and phones – News

WhatsApp is engaged on a function that permits customers to share their display screen, based on a WhatsApp beta for Android gadgets. Customers can activate the function when they’re on a name.

The function is in beta model 2.23.11.19 of the Android app, however shouldn’t be but obtainable to all customers of that model, stories WABetaInfo. Whereas calling, customers will see a brand new icon between the digicam on/off button and the digicam perspective change button.

When customers press that button, they first see a warning. It explains that the complete cellphone display screen is shared, and that customers ought to due to this fact watch out about exhibiting delicate info. It’s doable to cease display screen sharing at any time.

WABetaInfo writes that the function might not work on older Android variations, or throughout giant group calls. It has not been introduced when the function will turn out to be obtainable to all customers.

Lastly, the positioning notes that in the identical beta model, the navigation bar tabs, which since a beta in April moved to the underside of the display screen have been swapped. The order is now ‘Chats’, ‘Calls’, ‘Communities’ and ‘Standing’.