WhatsApp to support screen sharing on Android devices very soon

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature for Android devices that allows users to screen share, similar to what one can do on video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The feature is under beta testing, in which users will be able to share their screens by tapping on a designated icon within the call control view. 

Earlier with the WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.10.4 update, WhatsApp introduced changes regarding the colour for missed calls.  

To screen share on WhatsApp, users need to initiate a call and then select the screen share option located in the bottom left corner. According to the reports, this feature will allow users to mirror their entire smartphone display. When the user decides to share his/her screen, everything displayed on the screen will be recorded and shared with the recipient. 

However, this feature may be unavailable on old versions and may not work in large group calls. 

“WhatsApp is now rolling out a new feature that allows users to easily share their screen during a video call. It seems this feature is available to some beta testers that install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.11.19 update from the Google Play Store,” a report reads.