AN urgent warning has been issued over a WhatsApp update which lets your friends see everything on your phone.
The new “Screen Share” tool lets your contacts see everything on your phone screen.
Bosses said that the new feature will let users share snippets from websites and documents – or even demonstrate canny smartphone hacks.
Zoom, Apple FaceTime, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet already have a similar screen-sharing function.
WhatApp’s owner Meta said: “Whether sharing documents for work, browsing photos with family, planning a vacation or shopping online with friends, or just helping grandparents with tech support – screen sharing lets you share a live view of your screen during the call.”
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg also posted a snap of himself taking part in a WhatApp call where someone was sharing their screen.
A “Share” button will appear in the app in the coming weeks – and if you press …