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. However, the video and voice calling on the WhatsApp work quite differently as users here are required to be on the platform to enjoy the feature, unlike the other video conferencing platforms, that allow participants to join without signing up.

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From latest stickers to NYE calling effects: WhatsApp adds new features - details
4 days, 17 hours ago

From latest stickers to NYE calling effects: WhatsApp adds new features - details

Live Mint  

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has announced the release of several limited-time features to mark the holiday season and New Year celebrations. Among the notable additions is NYE Calling Effects, which allows users to make video calls more festive with themed backgrounds, filters, and effects tailored for the New Year. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced a New Year sticker pack, featuring curated …

WhatsApp will soon bring in-app call dialer for iPhone users
1 week, 1 day ago

WhatsApp will soon bring in-app call dialer for iPhone users

India Today  

WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, is taking a significant step forward with the anticipated launch of an in-app call dialer feature. The in-app call dialer aims to offer users a seamless way to make phone calls directly from WhatsApp, much like a traditional phone dialer but with the added benefit of internet-based calling. The addition of an in-app call …

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 announces Voice Note transcription feature: know what it is and how it works
1 month ago

WhatsApp announces Voice Note transcription feature: know what it is and how it works

India Today  

WhatsApp has launched a new feature that’s bound to change how we handle voice messages—voice note transcription. This update is perfect for those times when you’re unable to listen to a voice message, whether you're in a noisy setting, in a meeting, or just not in the mood for audio.Voice note transcription converts voice messages into text, letting users read …

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 for iPhone may get a modernised calling interface
5 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp for iPhone may get a modernised calling interface

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is reportedly introducing a new update to its interface for iPhone users with a new bottom for a calling bar. According to a WABetaInfo report, the new calling screen interface is expected to be rolled out to users soon. The messaging app has also made changes to the top section of the calling screen by introducing a semi-transparent background …

WhatsApp introduces new voice and video notes feature: Details
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp introduces new voice and video notes feature: Details

India TV News  

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature for its users which will enable them to send voice and video notes to their contacts. Voice Notes: About With the new Voice Note feature, WhatsApp users will be able to send voice notes to their contacts directly through the chat window. Video Notes: About Along with voice notes, WhatsApp has come …

WhatsApp rollouts redesigned status tab with new features: Here's how it will improve your experience
6 months ago

WhatsApp rollouts redesigned status tab with new features: Here's how it will improve your experience

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the world's most widely used instant messaging app, regularly introduces new features to the platform. WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new update with a redesigned status tab. The status preview feature is being rolled out gradually, so users who have not yet received the update should expect it to arrive in the coming days. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has recently …

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 video calling gets new features, now you will no longer need Zoom, Google Meet
6 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp video calling gets new features, now you will no longer need Zoom, Google Meet

India TV News  

WhatsApp has further improved its video calling feature with the addition of new features. Meta-owned platform has added three new features, which include a new screen-sharing feature, a higher participant count, and a speaker spotlight. The latest WhatsApp update also includes a feature called speaker spotlight, which automatically highlights the person talking during a video call and brings them to …

WhatsApp to revamp its calling screen: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp to revamp its calling screen: Report

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is working on a tweaked interface for the calling screen, WABETAINFO reported. The beta update version 2.24.7.19 introduces a new interface that seems to have been designed to enhance user navigation and intuitiveness during calls by replacing the back shortcut with a new minimise button. Some beta testers now have access to this new interface, which updates the call …

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new
7 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new

India TV News  

After introducing a host of features in the last few months, WhatsApp is now rolling out various design changes for its mobile app interface on both Android and iOS platforms. “When designing, we consider varying levels of connectivity and digital literacy to keep WhatsApp accessible, and we’re careful with changes that affect people’s muscle memory. The company announced in a …

WhatsApp to let users share music audio during video call | Know-more
11 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp to let users share music audio during video call | Know-more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platfrom has started to roll out a new feature which will enable users to share music audio while they are on a video call. It’s important to note that this feature also works in individual calls, allowing users to enjoy a synchronised audio experience even in one-on-one video conversations." Furthermore, users who are on a …

WhatsApp adds new voice chat feature for group calls | How to use and other deets inside
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp adds new voice chat feature for group calls | How to use and other deets inside

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned platform is set to introduce a new voice chat feature that will be a less disruptive method to connect with large groups on the platform. Voice chats will enable the user to instantly talk live with group chat members while still being able to message in the group. In the official blog post, the messaging platform said, …

WhatsApp New Feature to Manage Multiple Accounts
1 year, 3 months ago

WhatsApp New Feature to Manage Multiple Accounts

Deccan Chronicle  

WhatsApp has introduced an exciting new feature for its Android beta app, allowing users to manage multiple accounts on the same smartphone. According to a report from WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging platform is gradually rolling out this multi-account feature in version 2.23.18.21 of the beta app, exclusively for users who have enrolled in the beta program through the Google Play …

Here's how new WhatsApp update streamlines call management
1 year, 3 months ago

Here's how new WhatsApp update streamlines call management

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is set to unveil a series of enhancements to its calling interface. The primary objective is to emphasise the option of seamlessly adding new participants to a call without disrupting the ongoing conversation. This new feature proves especially useful when transitioning from a one-on-one call to a group conversation without causing …

Elon Musk promises audio and video calls on X but does not mention deadline
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk promises audio and video calls on X but does not mention deadline

The Hindu  

X owner Elon Musk said on Thursday that video and audio calls would come to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, but did not mention a deadline for the update or a time frame for its expected release. Musk claimed that the feature would be unique as the audio and video calls would work on iOS, Android, Mac, …

WhatsApp adds video messages to iOS chats in latest update
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp adds video messages to iOS chats in latest update

India TV News  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing new features to enhance user experience. The latest update brings a video message feature to iOS devices. Now, users can easily record and send video messages directly within chats. Reports also suggest that the app's settings screen will soon undergo a clearer redesign, providing users with a more streamlined and user-friendly layout.

WhatsApp to soon allow groups of up to 32 people connect for audio sessions
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp to soon allow groups of up to 32 people connect for audio sessions

India Today  

In an exciting development, WhatsApp has introduced a brand-new voice chat feature within its latest beta version, allowing groups of up to 32 people to engage in lively spoken sessions. While WhatsApp is not the first to introduce this feature—Telegram has offered voice chat capabilities since 2020—WhatsApp's unique advantage lies in its massive user base. As WhatsApp pioneers this innovative …

WhatsApp for iOS adds message editing for media with captions: Know what it is
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp for iOS adds message editing for media with captions: Know what it is

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has announced a new update for iOS users. The platform is introducing message editing support for media that includes captions. In addition to message editing support, the platform is also rolling out an updated user interface with translucent bars and new action sheets. Last month, WhatsApp introduced landscape mode support for video …

WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new voice chat feature for group conversations on its Android beta version. The feature allows beta users to access a voice waveform icon within a group chat, as reported by WABetaInfo. One of the main advantages of the voice chat feature is that it allows users to start a …

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 introduces 'Quick Video Messaging' for Chats
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Quick Video Messaging' for Chats

India TV News  

On Thursday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Meta, announced a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to instantly record and share video messages in chats. Each video message can be up to 60 seconds long, allowing users to respond in real time to chats with whatever they want to convey. Importantly, WhatsApp ensures that video messages are …

WhatsApp beta for iOS allows users to send videos with enhanced quality
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp beta for iOS allows users to send videos with enhanced quality

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature in its iOS beta version that enables users to send high-quality videos. Currently, the ability to send high-quality videos and enhancements for profile icons within group chats is available to specific beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS. Recently, the company …

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 …

WhatsApp introduces in-app chat support on Windows beta: Know about latest update
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces in-app chat support on Windows beta: Know about latest update

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced a new in-app chat support feature for its Windows beta version. The introduction of in-app chat support is expected to be a time-saving and convenient feature for users. In addition to the chat support feature, WhatsApp also recently introduced a crop tool for the drawing editor in its Windows beta …

Twitter to bring voice and video calling feature on the platform: Know everything
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter to bring voice and video calling feature on the platform: Know everything

India TV News  

Twitter has announced the plans to add voice call and video call features to its platform, in the recent development. Musk confirmed that Twitter will soon introduce a new feature that will allow users to make voice and video calls. It is still unclear whether the newly announced voice call, video call, and encrypted messaging features will be available exclusively …

Elon Musk says WhatsApp can't be trusted, now he is bringing WhatsApp-like features to Twitter
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk says WhatsApp can't be trusted, now he is bringing WhatsApp-like features to Twitter

India Today  

Elon Musk says that WhatsApp cannot be trusted after a Twitter engineer claimed that the instant messaging app had been using his microphone in the background while he was sleeping. On the other hand, the Twitter boss is bringing WhatsApp-like features including voice and video calls to Twitter. Twitter engineer says WhatsApp using microphone The Twitter engineer, named Foad Dabiri, …

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 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 …

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 Update: Rolling out voice status updates on iOS
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Rolling out voice status updates on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is widely rolling out the 'voice status updates' feature on iOS. The maximum recording time for a voice note will be 30 seconds, and users will also have the option to forward voice notes from their chats to status. In January this year, it was reported that the messaging platform was rolling out the 'voice …

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has finally started rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS, as spotted earlier by 9to5Mac, reported The Verge, an American technology news website. According to the outlet, this feature, which WhatsApp first started testing last year, lets users open up other apps during video calls without any disruptions. WhatsApp will reduce your video …

WhatsApp's recent update allows iOS users to multitask during calls without video pausing
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp's recent update allows iOS users to multitask during calls without video pausing

India TV News  

WhatsApp for iOS: Picture-in-picture capability for video calls is being made available to all iOS customers by the Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp. Picture-in-picture mode for WhatsApp calls has been widely made accessible to everyone on the stable version of the iOS app. Users can now multitask during a WhatsApp call without their video pausing thanks to this new update. Users …

WhatsApp brings ability to share voice notes via status updates for these users
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp brings ability to share voice notes via status updates for these users

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging app has rolled out a new feature for some users that allows them to share voice notes as status updates. According to a report by WaBetaInfo - the online WhatsApp feature tracking platform, the new ability is currently available with the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.8 update available on the Google Play Store. With the new …

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 to rollout picture-in-picture mode on Apple devices: Know more
2 years ago

WhatsApp to rollout picture-in-picture mode on Apple devices: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform has started to roll out a new picture-in-picture mode for video calls over the iOS beta version of the platform. The new feature was made available for some beta testers who installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update from the TestFlight app, as per the reports of WABetaInfo. This new update on …

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 Create Call Link Feature: Step-by-step guide to creating audio and video call links
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Create Call Link Feature: Step-by-step guide to creating audio and video call links

India TV News  

WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new feature for video calls and audio calls- called Call Links, where users can schedule the call for joining audio or video calls, very much similar to Zoom and Google meet. Create Call Link feature will be visible on the 'Call' section of the app. Once the new feature is downloaded, now you have …

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 to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience

India TV News  

Whatsapp has launched many new features on its platform for global users. We have already seen how the messaging platform has been working on launching some features like: Emoji reactions to the messages Upgraded group chat participant limit Transfer chats between Android and iOS which was a much-awaited update for a lot of users Enabling to mute participants manually over …

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon

India Today  

WhatsApp is constantly developing a new range of features for users. While testing a new feature, the company first tests features with iOS users in beta, followed by Android beta users everyone. The meta-owned instant messaging app is preparing to introduce a new feature for iOS users that will give users the ability to view Status directly from WhatsApp's chat …

WhatsApp’s animated avatar will let you make video call fun: Everything you must know
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp’s animated avatar will let you make video call fun: Everything you must know

India TV News  

WhatsApp was all about surprises and several new features got added to the platform. June was indeed quite busy for the instant messaging platform and as the month ends, WhatsApp is set to compete with its competitors like Telegram by adding some similar look features. As per the report of WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is said to be working on a feature …

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 …

Facebook Messenger Now Has A Separate Tab For Calls
2 years, 6 months ago

Facebook Messenger Now Has A Separate Tab For Calls

News 18  

Meta is rolling out a dedicated tab for audio and video calls to the function bar at the bottom of the Messenger app. The new tab will appear alongside “Chats”, “Stories” and “People”, and open up to a list of the user’s contacts, along with separate buttons for voice and video calls. The new feature allows users to dial friends …

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 update brings huge improvement to how voice notes work
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp update brings huge improvement to how voice notes work

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now it is bringing a range of improvements, including the ability to listen to messages outside of …

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