“WhatsApp Launches Portrait Mode in Video Calls for iPhone Users”

WhatsApp is one of the most used social networks in the world and has revolutionized the way we communicate through text, audio and video messages. Even strong in the industry, the platform still has points of improvement, for example, in its video calls – which have already been criticized even by Elon Musk.

With the aim of improving this feature, a new release was announced by the platform: the portrait mode in WhatsApp video calls.

Especially after the covid-19 pandemic, people have been communicating frequently through online calls. In this sense, the network seems to be investing in improving calls and has now launched this new feature to the delight of many users.

To find out what it is and how this new option works, read this article in its entirety.

Portrait mode in WhatsApp video calls

Who never made a video call and had to look for the best background possible so as not to show more than it should? It was with this in mind that the application developed the new portrait mode.

Given the recurring use of video calls, both for personal and professional use, WhatsApp is always looking to improve the user experience in video calls.

Therefore, portrait mode can now be used in video calls to maintain the privacy of those involved.

How does portrait mode work?

The tool presented by Mark Zuckerberg, owner of the social network, basically hides the entire background of calls, keeping the focus only on people and blurring everything else.

In this way, meetings become even more private, formal and professional.

How to use the new WhatsApp feature?

Unfortunately, portrait mode is only available for iPhone users; so, if you have an Android device, it is still not possible to access it.

Now if you have an iOS device and want to know how to use the new feature in your calls, just follow the step by step below:

1. First, make sure your app is up to date; to check, enter the store apps from the cell phone and check if there is the option to update;
2. Once that’s done, open your camera smartphone;
3. Enter the control center;
4. Touch and hold the “Portrait effect” option to activate;
5. Make a call via WhatsApp and enjoy this function.

Ready! Now you will notice a big difference in the camera image.

Then, let us know in the comments what you think of this WhatsApp update.