Whatsapp is updating a new feature of Picture-in-Picture Mode for Android users which enables them to watch both YouTube and instagram videos directly !!
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The HIGHLIGHTS
- Whatsapp will add PIP mode to the Android app.
- You will be able to watch YouTube and Instagram videos within the app.
- This feature will be reached in one of the next few updates.
The Overview
Whatsapp is working on a photo-in-picture video feature for Android. Messaging app has an eventful 2018 because it is launching and testing new features with high frequency. To remember, for iOS, Whatsapp got PIP support earlier this year. New feature on Android device, WhatsApp will allow users to play videos from Instagram and YouTube in a small window within the messaging app. This essentially means that you will not need to go to Instagram or YouTube app to watch a video sent through a contact.
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What WhatsApp Beta Says ?
According to the WABeta Info report, Whatsapp is working on the photo-in-picture mode for the video in the Android app. The Messaging App has recently submitted a new update via the Google Play Beta program, which has reached Version 2.18.234. The report claims that this feature is currently unavailable due to "development reasons" and it needs to get many improvements before it becomes officially available for all WhatsApp users for Android users. However, it has been said in the report that Whatsapp has been working for adding this facility over the past few months and it may be available in one of the next few updates.
Upcoming Updates in WhatsApp
WhatsApp will soon start showing you videos in Picture in Picture mode.
The picture given below shows how whataapW would look like after updating this feature.
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| It looks like this |
The Interface - Surprising !!
When the photo-in-picture feature is available on Android for Whatsapp, you will be able to see a white-colored play icon on any YouTube or Instagram video link shared on the messaging app. You have to tap the icon and the video will pop up in a small box inside the app. This box can be expanded or placed anywhere within the app. In the meantime, you will be able to continue the texting with your contacts.
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| Impressive look |
The Report revealed Everything out !!
It has been said in the report that in the beginning Instagram stories will not be made available for portrait-picture mode. At present, there is no information on the date of the launch of the new facility. However, since it has already been implemented in the iOS app, it should soon be available for Android.
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