WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is set to enhance its user experience by introducing audio support for its screen sharing feature. This highly anticipated update, which first made its appearance earlier this year, is expected to be rolled out soon.
Currently, WhatsApp allows participants to share their screens during video calls, but the shared content lacks audio from the apps being displayed. However, recent developments indicate that this is about to change. A teardown of the WhatsApp APK has revealed coding strings confirming the forthcoming audio support. The specific line, “New: Listen to video and audio music together. When sharing your screen, the audio playing on your device will also be shared with the participants in your call,” highlights this upcoming functionality.
This feature was spotted in the version 2.23.25.20 of the WhatsApp Beta for Android, as reported by Phone Arena. The introduction of audio support is set to benefit various scenarios, from business presentations during work calls to troubleshooting sessions and more.
However, the scenario with movies and series might be a bit more complex. Considering Netflix’s recent aggressive stance against password sharing, it is unlikely that friends with Netflix subscriptions will share the latest episodes or movies on WhatsApp. This development underscores WhatsApp’s commitment to evolving and enhancing its features in response to user needs and technological advancements.
WhatsApp introduced a suite of new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Notable among these is the ability to search messages by date for iPhone users, simplifying the process of finding specific messages. Android users benefit from a revamped camera interface with a dedicated video mode, making video recording more intuitive. The platform also introduced voice status on both Android and iOS, allowing users to share voice messages as status updates. Users now have greater control over their privacy with selective status sharing, enabling them to share updates with specific contacts. Additionally, WhatsApp introduced the Companion Mode, which allows the same account to be used on two more mobile phones, including cross-platform functionality between Android and iPhone.
