According to the newest beta release notes, it looks like WhatsApp audio screen sharing will be coming to Android in addition to iOS. WhatsApp implemented screen sharing not too long ago, allowing users to stream their device’s screen during video calls. Now, as WhatsApp rolls out one feature after another, the screen share function is about to be improved.
What is WhatsApp audio screen sharing?
Whenever a video call is made over WhatsApp, users have an option to share their screen. This option is not available on audio only calls. If this option is chosen, WhatsApp notifies the user that they’re about to start broadcasting their screen. If the user proceeds, the other person in the call can now watch a stream of the caller’s device’s display and everything happening on it. This does not, however, work for apps like YouTube or video games.
Screen sharing with audio will enhance this feature by letting WhatsApp broadcast the audio of the shared display as well. Which means if the person sharing their screen is watching something with audio, the other caller will hear it too. Though YouTube and similar apps do not work, this will nevertheless drastically improve the screen sharing on WhatsApp. It will be more convenient, more useful, and generally, more fun.
Work meetings will be more convenient with users being able to share visual data alongside its respective audio. Group calls between family and friends will also be more engaging now that they can so easily watch videos together. Another field this might be very useful in is tech support. Technicians will no longer have to rely on the customer to relay auditory clues to them.
When is this feature coming?
This feature is currently under development, as noted by WABetaInfo. The audio screen sharing feature was first spotted in a beta for the iOS version for WhatsApp. As it is currently still in development, it is unavailable to users. However, it should be rolling out in a few months time at best. WABetaInfo learned about the audio screen sharing from WhatsApp’s Android beta version 2.23.26.18, which has just gone live.
WhatsApp audio screen sharing will be one of many recent updates WhatsApp has made to improve its user experience. WhatsApp Channels for instance, have seen multiple updates in recent months. Privacy is another factor WhatsApp has been focusing on recently, following in the footsteps of competitors like Telegram. If Channels received multiple updates in a row, it’s possible the same might now be the case for calls going forward, which leaves a lot to look forward to.
2023-12-21 15:07:42