WhatsApp has at last introduced its highly anticipated picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for video calls. This handy feature enables users to shrink their video call window, allowing for seamless multitasking while navigating other applications on their phone. Let’s explore what PiP mode offers and how to make the most of it.
Imagine this scenario: you’re engaged in a WhatsApp video call with a friend, but simultaneously need to glance at your calendar or promptly respond to an important email. Previously, without PiP, you’d have to either terminate the call or minimize the app, consequently pausing the video. However, with PiP, you can minimize the video call window into a movable, resizable miniaturized version. This allows you to maintain visual contact with your friend and continue hearing the conversation while addressing other tasks on your device.
PiP mode essentially functions as a compact video player overlaying other applications. It grants the flexibility to relocate the window across the screen, adjust its size for optimal viewing, or even minimize it entirely to reclaim the full screen for alternate activities.
Presently, the picture-in-picture feature is accessible solely for YouTube and Instagram videos within WhatsApp. Notably, this functionality is now incorporated into WhatsApp’s latest beta version, extending to videos shared directly within the app.
However, it’s worth mentioning that the PiP mode appears to be confined to WhatsApp’s own videos, preventing its usage when transitioning to another application.
