WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature for the desktop app: How it works
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature for the desktop app: How it works

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WhatsApp confirms that similar to the mobile app, voice and video calls on the desktop app will also be end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature on the desktop app. WhatsApp also confirms that similar to the mobile app, voice and video calls on the desktop app will also be end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp says it will eventually also rollout group voice and video calls on the desktop app. Image: WhatsApp WhatsApp voice, video calling on desktop app: Requirement In order to place an WhatsApp audio or video call via the desktop app, you need:

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WhatsApp update introduces 4 new features for audio and video calls
1 week, 4 days ago

WhatsApp update introduces 4 new features for audio and video calls

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is adding four new audio and video calling features ahead of the holiday season for both mobile and desktop users. New WhatsApp features for audio and video calls: 1) Call participants selection: WhatsApp now allows users to select specific participants while starting a group call. 2) Video calls effects: After adding night mode and video call effects earlier this …

WhatsApp rolling out new updates to video call feature
1 week, 5 days ago

WhatsApp rolling out new updates to video call feature

India Today  

WhatsApp is bringing some new and exciting updates to its calling features. With over 2 billion calls being made daily on the messaging platform, WhatsApp continues improving its calling services for desktop and mobile users. For those who enjoy video calls, WhatsApp is adding a fun twist with new effects. With these new features, WhatsApp aims to make calling more …

WhatsApp takes on Zoom: Meta's messaging app now lets you add filters and backgrounds to your video calls - here's how to try it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp takes on Zoom: Meta's messaging app now lets you add filters and backgrounds to your video calls - here's how to try it

Daily Mail  

There are 10 filters and 10 backgrounds to choose from, WhatsApp reveals With more than two billion users in 180 countries, there's no doubt that WhatsApp is the biggest messaging app in the world. How to try WhatsApp filters and backgrounds The option to add filters and backgrounds will appear during a WhatsApp call Tap on the effects icons on …

WhatsApp updates video call features, group calls will now support up to 32 participants
6 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp updates video call features, group calls will now support up to 32 participants

The Hindu  

WhatsApp updated the video calling features across devices by adding audio support in screen sharing, introducing a new speaker spotlight feature. The instant-messaging platform also improved support for video call participants to up to 32 people. WhatsApp added screen sharing support for video last year, and with the new update the feature will support audio share alongside the screen. The …

WhatsApp rolls out new Voice Chat feature. Here's what we know
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp rolls out new Voice Chat feature. Here's what we know

Hindustan Times  

Messaging platform WhatsApp a new Voice chat feature that will help you to connect with your large groups on the app. The call controls also remain embedded at the top of the chat, so you that you are able to quickly unmute, hang up or message the WhatsApp group without having to leave the conversation The call controls also remain …

WhatsApp releases new video message feature
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp releases new video message feature

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the launch of a new feature which would let WhatsApp users send video messages to their contacts. “New for WhatsApp - we’re adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in your WhatsApp chats. To send a video message, WhatsApp users have to press the microphone icon on the bottom …

WhatsApp may soon let Windows users make video calls with up to 32 participants: details here
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp may soon let Windows users make video calls with up to 32 participants: details here

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on a slew of new features to enhance users' experience on the platform. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is gradually releasing an update for the Windows desktop app, which allows users to engage in video and audio calls with up to 32 individuals. In addition, the report reveals that with the new update, WhatsApp may also send certain …

6 must have video calling apps on your smartphone to ease your work
1 year, 8 months ago

6 must have video calling apps on your smartphone to ease your work

India TV News  

Video calling has become an essential mode of communication in the past couple of years, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From staying in touch with friends and family to holding virtual meetings with colleagues, video calling has made life easier for many people. Here are some of the top options for free video calling and what they …

WhatsApp Desktop Users Will Now Be Able To Conduct Group Video Calls
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Desktop Users Will Now Be Able To Conduct Group Video Calls

ABP News  

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Facebook-parent Meta, has introduced a refreshed desktop app that among other things, promises group video calling for all users. Additionally, using WhatsApp on multiple devices will now be seamless, as it will allow users to link multiple devices at once, helping users continue chats across devices without a hitch. Through the new …

WhatsApp desktop app for Windows to let users make group video calls
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp desktop app for Windows to let users make group video calls

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the launch of a new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows users. The upgraded app would allow users to make end-to-end encrypted video calls with up to eight members, and audio calls with up to 32 members. Meta said that the new desktop app’s interface would resemble that of the mobile WhatsApp version. “As …

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience

India TV News  

Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has released a new desktop app for Windows, featuring faster loading times and the ability to hold group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. In a recent blog post, Meta announced that the latest update to the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows allows users to make group …

WhatsApp now allows desktop users to make group video and voice calls, here is how
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp now allows desktop users to make group video and voice calls, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp has introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that loads faster and has a similar interface to the WhatsApp mobile app for iOS or Android. The new version of WhatsApp allows desktop users to start group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. "We're introducing a new WhatsApp app for Windows …

Tech tips: How to make WhatsApp video call on laptop
2 years ago

Tech tips: How to make WhatsApp video call on laptop

India Today  

WhatsApp offers end-to-end encrypted video and voice call to its users across Android, iOS and web versions. WhatsApp offers call link feature, group voice calling with up to 32 participants and group video calls with up to 8 participants and more with its calling feature. While Android and iOS users often prefer WhatsApp calls over cellular calls, WhatsApp web users …

WhatsApp Users Will Finally Get A Calling Tab On Desktop
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Users Will Finally Get A Calling Tab On Desktop

News 18  

WhatsApp calling has become pivotal for people who find it hard to connect to calls using the mobile network. According to a new post from WaBetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing a calls tab for its desktop app in the beta version. The tipster says that with a calls tab, WhatsApp users on the desktop can get their call history and possibly …

WhatsApp is rolling out Call Links feature, testing video calls support for 32 users
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp is rolling out Call Links feature, testing video calls support for 32 users

India Today  

WhatsApp announces a new feature for a seamless calling experience. The instant messaging platform is rolling out Call Links feature for voice calls. With Call Links feature rolling out, users can simply tap on the ‘Call Links’ option available within the Calls Tab and then create a link for an audio or video call and share it easily with family …

WhatsApp Group Video Calls Get More Features, Mute Or Message Anyone: All Details
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Group Video Calls Get More Features, Mute Or Message Anyone: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp Group video calls are getting a new set of features, giving more power to the host of the call to make sure the overall experience is pleasant. Some new features for group calls on @WhatsApp: You can now mute or message specific people on a call, and we've added a helpful indicator so you can more easily see when …

WhatsApp getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest

India Today  

WhatsApp has a couple of new features in its lineup, a look into its latest beta versions has hinted. If a recent report highlighting the findings is to be believed, WhatsApp may soon update its WhatsApp Desktop app with a new feature, as well as introduce new functionality to its app for iPhone users. The feature is present on the …

WhatsApp voice messages gets 6 new features
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp voice messages gets 6 new features

India TV News  

WhatsApp has added a number of new features to voice messaging which is claimed to give an improved experience to the user. But with this feature added, now users can multitask and listen to the voice messages without opening the entire chant message window. Fast Playback on Forwarded Messages The speed of voice message can now be played up from …

WhatsApp Web rolling out voice calling feature for some users
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Web rolling out voice calling feature for some users

India Today  

Soon users will be able to make voice calls from the web version of WhatsApp. In October 2020, WhatsApp shared plans to make the video and voice calling feature available to the web and desktop users. The Wabetainfo report states that WhatsApp is not only revamping the caller interface for individual calls, but soon users will see an entirely new …

WhatsApp brings global audio player for desktop users. Know its benefits
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp brings global audio player for desktop users. Know its benefits

Live Mint  

After much wait, WhatsApp is finally releasing the global audio player for the desktop users. Earlier, WhatsApp desktop users can pause and resume the voice player but while remaining in the same chat window. Now, the new rolled out update allows desktop users to shuffle between chat while listening to voice messages. “When we play the voice note and we …

WhatsApp apps for Windows, macOS in the works, to bring voice and video call features to desktop users
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp apps for Windows, macOS in the works, to bring voice and video call features to desktop users

India Today  

WhatsApp seems to be doubling down on its efforts to improve the chat app experience across platforms. After working on its multi-device feature as part of its linked device option, the Meta-owned firm is now reportedly developing dedicated apps for various platforms, including macOS and the Universal Windows Platform or UWP. The publication mentions that the apps are meant to …

Facebook introduces end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, disappearing messages feature and more
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook introduces end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, disappearing messages feature and more

Firstpost  

Facebook users will now be able to set up delivery controls so that they can decide who can access their chats list, requests folder, and even who can’t message them. Facebook, in an attempt to increase user security and privacy, has introduced end-to-end encryption for Messenger voice and video calls. While WhatsApp already supports end-to-end encrypted phone calls since long, …

Facebook Messenger’s voice, video calls get end-to-end encryption
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook Messenger’s voice, video calls get end-to-end encryption

The Hindu  

Facebook has introduced end-to-end encryption for Messenger voice and video calls, improving the security and privacy on its messaging platform. The encryption feature, which is already available to users for one-on-one text chats on Messenger, will now offer an extra layer of protection when users make audio and video calls. “In the past year, we’ve seen a surge in the …

WhatsApp Multi-Device End to End Encryption to Launch in Coming Months: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Multi-Device End to End Encryption to Launch in Coming Months: Report

News 18  

WhatsApp is seemingly set to get end to end encryption for multiple devices as well, according to a recent post by WABetaInfo. The most popular instant messaging communication app in the world has held steadfast by insisting that end to end encryption is an industry standard practice that makes it secure from start to finish, and now, the feature may …

How to Make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls On Your PC or Laptop
3 years, 9 months ago

How to Make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls On Your PC or Laptop

News 18  

WhatsApp finally rolled out its highly-anticipated voice and video calling feature for the Desktop app last week. The Facebook-owned instant messaging platform says that the feature is rolling out to users now and claims that similar to the voice and video calling on the mobile apps, the Desktop app also offers end-to-end encryption for calls. In order to use the …

WhatsApp Desktop App Finally Gets Voice and Video Calling Feature, But Not for Group Chats
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Desktop App Finally Gets Voice and Video Calling Feature, But Not for Group Chats

News 18  

WhatsApp is finally rolling out the highly-anticipated voice and video calling feature for the Desktop app. The Facebook-owned platform claims that similar to the voice and video calling on the phone apps, the Desktop app also offers end-to-end encryption for security. In a statement, WhatsApp explains that the video calling feature on the WhatsApp Desktop app will support both portrait …

WhatsApp Web Getting Voice and Video Calling Soon? More Users Report Getting Feature in Beta
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Web Getting Voice and Video Calling Soon? More Users Report Getting Feature in Beta

News 18  

WhatsApp has been rumoured to bring video and voice calling feature for its Web client and Desktop since quite a while. It now appears that more customers in several areas are getting the video and voice calling option on WhatsApp Web and Desktop platforms. WhatsApp updates-tracker WABetaInfo had first spotted beta version of voice and video calling back in December. …

More WhatsApp Web, Desktop Users Receiving Video Calling Feature in Beta, Stable Rollout Expected Soon?
3 years, 11 months ago

More WhatsApp Web, Desktop Users Receiving Video Calling Feature in Beta, Stable Rollout Expected Soon?

News 18  

WhatsApp has been rumoured to bring video and voice calling feature for its Web client and Desktop app for a long time. It now appears that more customers around the world are getting the video and voice calling option on WhatsApp Web and Desktop platforms – but still in the beta form. The recent development was shared by a user …

WhatsApp starts rolling out video and voice call feature on web
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out video and voice call feature on web

India Today  

WhatsApp has been long rumored to be working on adding a call and video call button to the web version of the app. Wabetainfo confirmed the claims of Tomoyose and reported that some users have spotted Beta Voice and Video Calls in the chat header on WhatsApp Desktop because the feature is being slowly rolled out. Today we are happy …

WhatsApp Could Be Adding These Cool Features Soon: Multi Device Support, Calls From Your PC And More
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Could Be Adding These Cool Features Soon: Multi Device Support, Calls From Your PC And More

News 18  

Last year was great for WhatsApp users. The app added a lot of cool new features including WhatsApp Payments, forever mute for WhatsApp Groups, the much-awaited dark mode, expended WhatsApp Group Video and Voice calls as well as Disappearing Messages. According to research firm Statista, as of October 2020, WhatsApp has 2 billion active global users, with Facebook Messenger in …

WhatsApp to bring voice and video calls to desktop next year
4 years ago

WhatsApp to bring voice and video calls to desktop next year

The Hindu  

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp will introduce voice and video calling feature to the messaging app's desktop version next year, a company spokesperson told Reuters. With over 2 billion users globally, WhatsApp is second only to its parent firm Facebook Inc's namesake app, yet it is largely used for personal calls, unlike Zoom or Google Meet. WhatsApp said it has already rolled …

WhatsApp to soon roll out audio, video calls for PC users
4 years ago

WhatsApp to soon roll out audio, video calls for PC users

India TV News  

Instant messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature where a user can make or receive audio and video calls right on the desktop screen. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, the audio and video calls are now rolling out to the WhatsApp Desktop app. The options to make audio and video calls have started appearing …

WhatsApp Calling Coming to PCs: Voice, Video Calls Spotted in Beta
4 years ago

WhatsApp Calling Coming to PCs: Voice, Video Calls Spotted in Beta

News 18  

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be working on voice and video calling features for its desktop app and Web client. WhatsApp will be a tough competitor to other video calling tools available for desktop and web users that are currently available like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and the likes, given the already massive user-base of the Facebook-owned …

WhatsApp Web and Desktop App May Soon Get Voice and Video Calling, Feature Now Available in Beta
4 years ago

WhatsApp Web and Desktop App May Soon Get Voice and Video Calling, Feature Now Available in Beta

News 18  

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been rumoured to be working on voice/video calling feature for WhatsApp desktop app and WhatsApp Web client for a long time. As spotted by WABetaInfo, the voice and video calling feature is available in beta form, meaning the messaging company is still working to improve its functionality. However, the video and voice calling on the WhatsApp app …

WhatsApp could soon let users make voice and video calls on its web app
4 years ago

WhatsApp could soon let users make voice and video calls on its web app

India Today  

WhatsApp had launched a new host of interesting features lately. WhatsApp was found testing the voice and video call feature on the beta version of its web app. He also shared a screenshot of the feature and wrote, “WhatsApp is testing video and voice calls on its desktop app, I can confirm, through my incredible journalistic technique of "being put …

Want WhatsApp Video And Voice Calls On Desktop? You May Not Have To Wait Much Longer
4 years ago

Want WhatsApp Video And Voice Calls On Desktop? You May Not Have To Wait Much Longer

News 18  

It has been a much-requested feature and it may be making its way to WhatsApp on your Windows 10 PC or Mac computing device soon enough. It seems a new WhatsApp Desktop beta is doing rounds which includes the ability to do WhatsApp voice calls and WhatsApp video calls from the desktop app. The screenshots of the WhatsApp Desktop app …

Step Aside, Zoom: WhatsApp Web Is Getting Voice And Video Calls Soon
4 years, 2 months ago

Step Aside, Zoom: WhatsApp Web Is Getting Voice And Video Calls Soon

News 18  

WhatsApp might bring voice and video calls to WhatsApp web, according to a report that has found the feature in a recent update to the web client in version 2.2043.7 of WhatsApp. The report also put out screenshots of the new feature, which shows a window will pop-up when a user receives a call. Further, the WABetaInfor report said that …

WhatsApp Web is Getting Voice and Video Calls Soon: Will You Still Use Zoom, Google Meet?
4 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Web is Getting Voice and Video Calls Soon: Will You Still Use Zoom, Google Meet?

News 18  

Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp might bring voice and video calls to WhatsApp web soon. A report has said that the feature was found in a recent update to the web client in version 2.2043.7 of WhatsApp web. Further, the WABetaInfor report said that the update will also bring the group calling features to WhatsApp web. Support for voice and video …

WhatsApp rival Telegram rolls out end-to-end encrypted video call feature
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp rival Telegram rolls out end-to-end encrypted video call feature

Live Mint  

Telegram has finally announced the much-anticipated video call feature on its platform to take on its closest rival and one of the most popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp. The video call feature is end-to-en encrypted and currently is available in alpha mode on its Android as well as the iOS versions of the app. Like all other video content on …

Telegram Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted Video Call Support to Take on WhatsApp
4 years, 4 months ago

Telegram Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted Video Call Support to Take on WhatsApp

News 18  

WhatsApp's closest rival Telegram has announced that it is launching video call functionality in all its desktop and mobile apps. "You can start a video call from your contact's profile page, and switch video on or off at any time during voice calls," the company said in a statement on Friday. Like all other video content on Telegram, video calls …

Explained: WhatApp calls End-to-End Encrypted, but what does it mean for you?
4 years, 5 months ago

Explained: WhatApp calls End-to-End Encrypted, but what does it mean for you?

India Today  

Internet phone calls are widely popular as one of the advanced technology's features. Now, the question is -did you ever notice the 'End-to-End Encrypted' flag on the top while making a WhatsApp call? WhatsApp Calling Feature A WhatsApp call has many benefits, over cellular calling, and one of them is being cost-effective. If your smartphone has an internet data plan, …

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