Did you know WhatsApp tests audio sharing during video calls, ideal for watch parties
WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps and Meta always looks
for news updates to add on its messaging platform for a great user
experience.
A new WhatsApp update is under process that will
change the way users share audio and video messages. According to
WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently adding an update that will let users
collaborate through audio and videos. This update is already available
for WhatsApp Beta on iOS while Android will also soon have this.
This
feature was made after WhatsApp implemented an update in August that
lets users share their screen while they are on video calls. This new
feature will allow users to share their audio while they are on video
calls. This feature
is best for watch parties as the user would be able to share their
audio with an audience on the other side of another call. However, this
feature isn't available for voice calls.
On the other side, Meta tests an update that changed the design of sharing status on WhatsApp. This was made so the users could easily share their status without any difficulty. Meta is also trying to link their other social media platforms with WhatsApp. A few Beta testers of WhatsApp saw an update that let them link their Instagram account to their WhatsApp account.
Talking about linking, WhatsApp recently allowed users to link their WhatsApp account to up to four devices even if the main device doesn't have access to the internet. The linked accounts, however, couldn't perform specific functions of their own like updating status. But now, WhatsApp is working on bringing out this feature too which would let all the linked devices perform separately. Android beta version 2.24.1.4 is now allowing users to share their status updates from a linked device. Users can update their status from the linked device just like they do from the main WhatsApp account.
This update isn't working well on many devices and that's because
WhatsApp is still testing it. If some users are getting errors when
updating their status from a linked device, they should wait a bit more
until this update is completely out.