WhatsApp brings the screen sharing and news we've been waiting for: how to make the most of it

More news for users of WhatsApp that is increasingly becoming a business tool: how to share screen functions and when to make the most of them.

He was resurrected Texting retirees (and MMS), now, even if any phone company offers it to us in any promotion, who uses it anymore. We have almost forgotten the primitive use of WhatsApp, Instant messaging application. Even baby boomers don't use it that way anymore.

WhatsApp has increasingly become a business tool, and not just for businesses Smart work: You can share documents, contacts, links, everything and more. Mark Zuckerberg He understood this a long time ago, which is why he started launching the number one instant messaging app in the world, An endless series of featuresPurely work related.

From polls (increasingly used to organize a meeting, call or business appointment between multiple users) to editing a text message, as long as it is done within fifteen minutes of sending it, with Specify your WhatsApp username To be displayed to contacts instead of phone number, which will please those who still believe in privacy. But also for possibility Share your screen.

WhatsApp, a new way to communicate: privacy and convenience, two in one when you need it

In the first case we go beyond simple privacy. Sure, like it You are reaching a level of securityBut in practice instead of relying exclusively on phone numbers to identify contacts, users will be able to choose a unique and easy-to-remember username, which means the opportunity to reach other people by entering a username within the application field. Without knowing the phone number.

Imagine a company: with this function it can communicate privately, protecting users' phone numbers and allowing the communication experience Especially, improved. All always with encryption protection End to end. Screen sharing functionality in a video call is also included in this context, along with a new placement of tabs in the bottom navigation bar.

It is purely a business functionHack during video calls: You will be prompted to share your screen with a simple tap on the new icon in the call control view. When you decide to share your screen, everything that appears on your screen will be recorded and shared with whoever you talk to. Even more than one.

With just one tip: Don't use it if you're on a call with a large groupFor two reasons: the first is confusion on the screen, and the second is that this function may not be available, for example, to those who use an “old” version of WhatsApp. However, at most, you can share your screen directly, at any time.