This week we have got a couple of great
highlights from the app world, including
WhatsApp’s soon to be released multi-device functionality, Zoom adding
the ability to stream directly on Twitch, and Reddit looking at implementing a
TikTok style user-generated content feature on its platform.
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WhatsApp multiple device support: A long awaited
feature
WhatsApp’s long-rumored multi-device capability may be nearing completion.
WhatsApp has been
working on this feature for quite some time, but it’s taken longer than
expected due to the amount of work required to enable such a feature.
Beta testing was
conducted over the last two years for certain regions across the world. Amongst
the trials was a “multi-device beta”, which would allow gadgets to function
even when not connected to the user’s phone, a relatively new feature in the
messenger world.
However, now a
multi-device upgrade is on the way, allowing users to connect a second phone to
their WhatsApp account.
This update will
be perfect for those who have multiple smartphones and need to be able to use
WhatsApp on both of them.
The linked device
capabilities will allow users to control all connected devices similarly to how
they can currently with WhatsApp web, but without the need to have their
primary phone constantly connected to the internet in the background.
This is especially
intriguing because with this new update, WhatsApp is making it easier for users
to be able to use the platform without necessarily connecting it to a phone
number, which it previously required them to do.
Along with this
update, a number of enhancements are also expected to surface, including the
ability to create link previews, faster logins, and other features that are yet
to be announced by
Meta themselves.
Zoom livestreams: Lowering the entry barrier to
streaming
If you appreciate
Zoom and also dabble in livestreaming on Twitch, you
will be happy to hear that you can now broadcast from Twitch directly through
Zoom, according to a recent announcement.
This feature
requires the usage of the Zoom desktop client to connect to Twitch and begin
streaming.
Streaming from
Twitch through a different service is not new, as previously, users could
stream through applications such as Restream. However by adding Zoom the
procedure can now run more smoothly, especially for those whose content previously revolved around engaging with
other people on the platform.
Users with the
Pro, Business,
Enterprise, or Education subscriptions on Zoom may access Twitch
streaming directly from Zoom.
Considering Twitch
is not only for gaming — as there are individuals broadcasting music sessions,
creative arts, and crafts streams, alongside everything in between — this
certainly is an interesting move.
While we do not
anticipate gamers to start broadcasting via Zoom soon, there is plenty of room
for webinars, training sessions, and instructional streams to begin appearing
on the platform.
Reddit dabbling in short-form video content
generation
Reddit is working on introducing more user-generated video content to its
site.
While nothing is
known about how the new video feature would function,
Reddit has acknowledged
in recent interviews that it is investigating the possibility of implementing
it sometime in the near future.
According to
reports, the new feature would include
TikTok-style editing capabilities, as
well as the option to upload video replies to other people’s films.
The ability to
merge videos from multiple individuals using features like Duets is one of
TikTok’s most popular features.
Instagram’s Reels
and
Snapchat’s Spotlight have both attempted to join the competition by
providing comparable capabilities. Now it appears that Reddit wants a piece of
the action as well.
It is a welcome
change from Reddit’s primarily text-based dialogue. It will be fascinating to
watch how a video feature inspired by TikTok unfolds.
Reddit says it will first
reach out to certain groups to see if they are interested in testing out the
new video function.
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