WhatsApp rolls out video messages and screen-sharing for iOS users
What's the story
WhatsApp's latest stable update for iOS, carrying version 23.16.78, brings exciting new features such as video messages and screen sharing during video calls.
These features, which were announced earlier, are now being widely rolled out to users.
The enhancements offer users a more genuine and personalized way to communicate while maintaining privacy and security through end-to-end encryption.
Details
How to send a video message?
To send a video message, simply tap the microphone button within a chat, switch to video mode, and hold to record.
You can swipe up to lock the recording for hands-free use, similar to recording voice notes.
Video messages can be shared immediately, providing a more authentic and spontaneous experience.
As opposed to regular videos, video messages can only be up to 60 seconds long.
Screen sharing
Screen-sharing feature elevates video calls experience
Talking about the other notable feature in the latest iOS update, the screen-sharing option is a great enhancement to video calls, which allows participants to share the screen with others in the conversation.
The feature will be accessible during video calls via the 'screen share' button. You can either choose to share a specific app or your entire screen.
Rollout
More users will receive access to the features soon
The latest iOS update is now available on the App Store. However, some users may receive these features over the coming weeks, as noted in the official changelog.
To ensure access to new features, security updates, and bug fixes, it's recommended to regularly update WhatsApp from the App Store and TestFlight app (for beta users).