WhatsApp Confirms Plans to Introduce PiP for Video Calls in 2023

WhatsApp recently showcased the various features it introduced for a smooth calling experience. And while doing so, the Meta-owned messaging platform has confirmed an upcoming WhatsApp feature. The feature will enable the PiP mode for video calls. Check out the details below.

WhatsApp PiP for Video Calls Officially Being Tested

WhatsApp, via a recentblog post, has confirmed that it will roll out the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for video calls on iOS. Thefeature will be out in 2023.

PiP mode during video calls will make multitasking pretty easy. So, using other apps while attending a WhatsApp call with friends will soon become easy-breezy. This will be similar to how you can watch YouTube videos in PiP (on the Premium plan). Meta hasn’t revealed anything else about the feature. We expect more details to be out when PiP for video calls is ready to launch.

For those who don’t know, it wasrecently spottedas part of WhatsApp for iOS beta version 22.24.0.79. And, beta testing has officially been confirmed. We will let you know whenever this feature goes live.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has highlighted some of the calling features that can be used right now. There’s theability to create Call Linksand invite people to video calls,message or mute members of a call if needed, and the new waveform-style appearance of calls.

Additionally,you can now add up to 32 people on a single video calland get in-banner notifications to know when someone joins a call. So, what do you think about the upcoming PiP mode for WhatsApp video calls? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Vanshika Malhotra

Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most. When not working, I find my solace in shopping and everything that concerns doggos!

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