All articles tagged with #screen sharing
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Engadget
Belkin announced the ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter at CES 2026, a plug-and-play device that wirelessly streams 1080p video from USB-C devices to displays without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, with a range of up to 131 feet and support for multi-user sharing, expected to launch early this year.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Verge
Microsoft has launched Copilot Vision for Windows, an AI extension that allows users to share their screen or apps for real-time analysis, guidance, and insights, available for free in the US for Windows 10 and 11 without requiring a Copilot Pro subscription.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Sony's latest PS5 update enhances the DualSense controllers' speakers and microphones, introduces pointers and emoji reactions to the Screen Share feature, and allows users to adjust the brightness of the PS5 power indicator. The update also includes improvements to the firmware of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, enabling better output volume and voice chat quality. Additionally, the Screen Share function now supports pointers and emoji reactions, with a forthcoming PlayStation mobile app update to enable these features for iOS and Android users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to share their screens during video calls to listen to music or watch videos together. The feature, currently in beta testing for Android devices, will enable all users in a call to share their screens, including audio. While the release date is unclear, it is expected to be available for both Android and iOS smartphones next year. However, it remains uncertain if video streaming apps like Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video will allow screen sharing due to content protection policies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lifehacker
Apple has released an update for Mac, macOS Sonoma 14.2.1, which fixes a bug in the WindowServer process that could cause users to unintentionally share the wrong content during screen sharing. The bug affects all video conferencing apps and services, including FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet. Users are advised to update their Macs to avoid potential embarrassing situations in virtual meetings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding audio capabilities to its screen sharing feature on Android. The latest version of the app contains code strings that suggest users will be able to share not only their screen but also the audio from their phone during a call. This feature could be useful for watching videos, listening to music, troubleshooting, and even hosting watch parties. However, certain apps like Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video may disable screen sharing. The feature is not yet available in the beta version of the app, but it is expected to be tested and rolled out to Android users in the future. Its availability for iOS users is uncertain.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple has released macOS Sonoma, the latest version of its operating system for Mac. The update includes new features such as interactive widgets, Continuity with iPhone widgets, Apple TV-like screensavers, Game Mode for smoother gaming performance, improved video conferencing capabilities, enhanced privacy features in Safari, and various updates to Messages, Keyboard, and Accessibility. The release also introduces new features for AirPods, privacy enhancements, and accessibility improvements. macOS Sonoma is compatible with select Mac models and can be downloaded for free.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
WhatsApp has introduced screen sharing as a new feature during video calls, allowing users to share documents, photos, and more with their contacts. The feature is now rolling out on Android, iOS, and Windows Desktop. WhatsApp is continuously improving its video calling service to stay competitive, recently adding picture-in-picture support for iOS and the option to share short video messages. Screen sharing has become a crucial feature in video conferencing apps, and WhatsApp has extended it to Android, iOS, and desktop users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
The new macOS Sonoma introduces a revamped Screen Sharing app with improved functionality and features. The app is now a standalone application located in the Utilities folder, allowing users to easily connect to and manage connected computers. Users can block specific users from sharing their screen and limit access requests to contacts only. While still compatible with the VNC protocol for connecting to Windows or Linux PCs, the app offers enhanced capabilities when connecting to other Macs, including a High Performance mode for faster connections and improved image quality, exclusive to Apple Silicon Macs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The News International
WhatsApp is set to release a new feature that allows users to share their screen during a video call, enabling collaboration, demonstration, and troubleshooting of tasks or issues remotely. The feature is currently available to some beta testers and will be rolled out to more people in the coming weeks. Users will have control over the feature and can stop the video whenever they want to. The content will only be shared once permission is granted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Authority
WhatsApp is working on several new features, including video messages, higher-quality photo sharing, and editing and screen-sharing features for desktops. The platform is also refreshing its design with floating action buttons and toggle switches that follow the Material Design 3 guideline. These features have been spotted on beta builds for Android, iOS, and Windows.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
The first macOS Sonoma beta was released, and it includes several notable changes such as a new FaceTime UI with reactions, Safari profiles, seamless keyboard input and dictation, screen sharing improvements, and docked web apps. Other tidbits include a visual Caps Lock indicator, prioritized mail search for travel-related emails, and new zoom and pan controls for Continuity Camera. Developers are still discovering more changes in macOS Sonoma.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
WhatsApp is testing new features including usernames, which allow users to select a unique username attached to their account, and screen sharing, which allows users to share the contents of their screen on video calls. The features are currently in beta testing and conversations started using a username are end-to-end encrypted. Other features being tested include a status archive setting for businesses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that allows users to share their smartphone’s screen with others during a video call. The feature is already available via the Google Play Store to those who have the latest beta version of WhatsApp on their Android smartphone. This feature is very similar to Google Meet’s Live Sharing feature and can be really helpful to a lot of users, especially the elderly or children who might need help in getting things done using their phones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
WhatsApp is rolling out a screen sharing feature for Android beta testers that allows users to record and display the contents of their screen during video calls. The feature is represented by an icon of a phone with an arrow pointing out of it and is available alongside other tools like switching cameras and muting. However, it may not work on older Android models, bigger group calls, or with people who don't have the latest version of WhatsApp downloaded.