Missed A Group Video Call? WhatsApp's New Feature Will Make It Possible to Rejoin!
3 years, 5 months ago

Missed A Group Video Call? WhatsApp's New Feature Will Make It Possible to Rejoin!

News 18  

Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that will allow users to join an ongoing group video or voice call after it has started and was missed by the user. The update also brings an easy way to let users drop-off and rejoin a group WhatsApp call – as far as the call is going on. With the new feature, users will see a new “tap to join" option in their call log on WhatsApp, that will allow them to join an ongoing group call even if it was missed originally. WhatsApp has also created a new call info screen that will allow users to see who all have been invited for the conversation but haven’t joined yet.

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WhatsApp update introduces 4 new features for audio and video calls
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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 updates video call features, group calls will now support up to 32 participants
6 months, 3 weeks 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 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 Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature for iOS beta users that allows them to initiate group calls with up to 15 participants. This new feature aims to make it more convenient for users to include more participants during the setup of group calls. Last year, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the 32-person …

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 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 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 …

How to make a group video call on WhatsApp
2 years, 2 months ago

How to make a group video call on WhatsApp

India Today  

WhatsApp launched the video calling feature for its Indian users in 2016. You will see the participants on the call on the incoming WhatsApp group video call screen, starting with the person who added you to the group video call. You can check the Group video call history in the CALLS tab and view the individual participants from the call. …

WhatsApp to support “call links” starting this week
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to support “call links” starting this week

The Hindu  

Till now WhatsApp could support eight participants in a group video call. Now, however, users of the messaging app can connect a video call with 32 or fewer participants in a group call, by simply tapping the “Video Call” button. And with support for “call links” users will be able to generate links for video calls that can be used …

WhatsApp update: New feature aims to compete with Zoom, FaceTime and Meet
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp update: New feature aims to compete with Zoom, FaceTime and Meet

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. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that lets users share a direct link …

WhatsApp is rolling out Call Links feature, testing video calls support for 32 users
2 years, 3 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 is working on two new features for groups: Here are the details
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp is working on two new features for groups: Here are the details

India Today  

WhatsApp is reportedly testing two more features for groups to improve the experience of users. A fresh report from WaBetaInfo shows that a new feature called "View Past Participants" is under development. WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a feature that lets people silently leave a group and no notification will be sent to anyone. Here, the View Past Participants …

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 …

Facebook Messenger gets AR experiences for group video calls
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Messenger gets AR experiences for group video calls

India TV News  

Facebook Messenger has finally received Group Effects feature for video calls. Group Effects are new AR experiences that can augment everyone on a video call at the same time, enabling a more fun and immersive way to connect with friends and family. At the end of this month, Facebook will expand access to the new 'Spark AR Multipeer' API to …

WhatsApp users can now join ongoing calls right straight from their group chats
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp users can now join ongoing calls right straight from their group chats

India Today  

WhatsApp has announced more features to its joinable calls feature. The new addition to the feature enables users to call a WhatsApp group and join from the group chat window. With group calling growing in popularity, integrating joinable calls gives WhatsApp users a new spontaneous way to connect with their family and friends groups,” WhatsApp said in a statement. WhatsApp …

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 group calls get a completely new look. Here's how to navigate
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp group calls get a completely new look. Here's how to navigate

Live Mint  

WhatsApp users might have witnessed some changes in the instant messaging application, especially in the group calls. Entering WhatsApp group calls has become much easier after the launch of the new feature. Here's what is new with WhatsApp group calls Earlier, WhatsApp group calls could only be entered when the call begins and when a user adds another person to …

WhatsApp users will now be able to join group calls in case they miss it: How it works
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp users will now be able to join group calls in case they miss it: How it works

Firstpost  

The new functionality will also allow WhatsApp users to rejoin a video/voice call in case it gets dropped. WhatsApp has rolled out a new functionality that lets users join a group video or voice call in case they miss it. pic.twitter.com/UXcF18THu4 — WhatsApp July 19, 2021 [hq>How to join a missed video/voice WhatsApp call[/hq> [hans>[hstep>**Step 1:**Open WhatsApp and go to …

WhatsApp to now allow users to join or leave ongoing group calls anytime
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp to now allow users to join or leave ongoing group calls anytime

India TV News  

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that will let users join a group video or voice call even after it has started. The users can WhatsApp said that the ‘Joinable calls' reduce the burden of answering a group call as it starts, and brings the spontaneity and ease of in-person conversations to group calling on WhatsApp. Group calling …

WhatsApp Desktop App Finally Gets Voice and Video Calling Feature, But Not for Group Chats
3 years, 10 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 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 …

Messaging App Signal Launches Encrypted Group Video Calls, Limited to 5 Participants Initially
4 years ago

Messaging App Signal Launches Encrypted Group Video Calls, Limited to 5 Participants Initially

News 18  

As the coronavirus pandemic locked people inside their homes, a lot of video calling and video conferencing apps came to the fore in order to make working or studying remotely possible or easier. Signal announced in a blog post that it is bringing end-to-end encrypted group video calls that are limited to five participants initially. The group video call feature …

WhatsApp could soon let users make voice and video calls on its web app
4 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Google Hangouts Does Not Support Group Video Chats Anymore; Users Asked to Move to Meet
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Hangouts Does Not Support Group Video Chats Anymore; Users Asked to Move to Meet

News 18  

Hangouts is Google’s cross-platform messaging app that replaced Google Talk few years back and is also used for video calls by some users. As Google is pushing more towards Google Meet as the company’s primary video calling service, Hangouts video calls have also started using Meet instead. Following the version 36.0.340725045 update for Hangouts, the first things users see is …

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 Beta Adds A Vacation Mode And You Can Now Also Join Active Group Calls Midway
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp Beta Adds A Vacation Mode And You Can Now Also Join Active Group Calls Midway

News 18  

The newest beta releases for WhatsApp for Android and WhatsApp for the Apple iPhone are sure to cause some excitement. The new beta versions that have now been released for testing include a set of rather interesting features which could eventually make their way to the final WhatsApp versions that we use. During this time in development, it was also …

How to create Messenger Rooms via WhatsApp mobile app, desktop app or web
4 years, 5 months ago

How to create Messenger Rooms via WhatsApp mobile app, desktop app or web

Firstpost  

Due to the growing demand for video calling platforms during the Coronavirus pandemic, Facebook introduced Messenger Rooms for users. WhatsApp users can create Messenger Rooms on both the mobile and desktop app, and the web app. Here is how WhatsApp users can create Messenger Rooms Step 1: Open an individual chat on WhatsApp and tap on the attachment icon on …

Tired of video calls? You’re not alone
4 years, 7 months ago

Tired of video calls? You’re not alone

The Hindu  

‘Zoom fatigue is real.’ Type in Zoom on Google, and this is what it is likely to auto-complete. Zoom in the mornings with workout buddies, meeting co-workers via Teams in the day, friends on HouseParty in the evenings and WhatsApp video calls with family at night. While on the one hand, he wants to “communicate more fluidly, naturally, than possible …

WhatsApp update on iOS now allows up to 8 people on video call, feature coming to Android soon
4 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp update on iOS now allows up to 8 people on video call, feature coming to Android soon

Firstpost  

Due to an increasing demand for video calling apps during the ongoing lockdown, tech platforms are also trying to up their game by quick and relevant updates. Some apps got a makeover like Google Meet while some increased the group call limit like Google Duo, some got new features like blur background on Skype. WhatsApp also announced earlier this week …

WhatsApp to get Facebook's Messenger Room option soon: All you need to know
4 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp to get Facebook's Messenger Room option soon: All you need to know

India Today  

Just a day ago, Facebook announced a new video calling tool-the the Messenger Room that would allow users as many as 50 participants to join the call. As per a WAbetainfo report, WhatsApp is working on adding the Messenger Room option in the chat share sheet. The feature was spotted in Android beta version 2.20.139 In the screenshots provided by …

WhatsApp Group video calling now supports up to 8 people on Android, iOS: How it works?
4 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Group video calling now supports up to 8 people on Android, iOS: How it works?

India TV News  

WhatsApp has been home to a number of features, among which we have the ability to conduct video calls. WhatsApp group video calling limit increased Facebook took to Twitter and announced new features for its various products, which also included WhatsApp video/audio calling limit increase. As a reminder, WhatsApp introduced the group video calling feature back in 2018 with up …

Now video chat with more than 4 people on WhatsApp, here is how
4 years, 8 months ago

Now video chat with more than 4 people on WhatsApp, here is how

India Today  

Just a few days ago, we reported that WhatsApp is working on extending the limit of participants in a group video call, the reports stated that company has already extended the limit from 4 to 8 participants per video call and has started rolling out the new feature for Android and iOS beta users. A report by WABetainfo, WhatsApp has …

WhatsApp may soon increase group call limit, to let you call up to 7 participants
4 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp may soon increase group call limit, to let you call up to 7 participants

Firstpost  

Currently, WhatsApp only allow four or fewer participants to be on a group video call at once. Recently, WhatsApp rolled out a feature that makes it easier for users to place video calls with four or fewer users in a group – by just tapping on the video call icon. A WABetaInfo report reveals that since the beginning of April, …

WhatsApp may soon extend the limit of participants in group video and audio calls
4 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp may soon extend the limit of participants in group video and audio calls

Firstpost  

WhatsApp has decreased the limit of forwarding messages to one chat at a time in order to check the propagation of fake messages. However, WhatsApp limits video calls with a maximum of four people and that’s something many users have complained about at various occasions. As reported by WABetaInfo, a part of code in the latest Beta update suggests that …

How to make a video call on WhatsApp: A complete guide
4 years, 8 months ago

How to make a video call on WhatsApp: A complete guide

India Today  

WhatsApp on 2016 launched the video calling feature for its Indian users. How to make WhatsApp group video call from the CALLS tab You can follow the below-given steps to make a group video call from the WhatsApp CALLS tab. How to make WhatsApp group video call from an individual chat To make a group video call from an individual …

WhatsApp call waiting feature now available on Android phones: Here is how it works
5 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp call waiting feature now available on Android phones: Here is how it works

India Today  

A few weeks after the updated iOS app from WhatsApp brought the call waiting feature to the iPhone users, the call waiting feature is now available to Android users. So what the call waiting feature on WhatsApp does is this: -- If you are already on a WhatsApp call, you will be able to see if there is a new …

Whatsapp new features update: Delete messages, call waiting support and more
5 years, 1 month ago

Whatsapp new features update: Delete messages, call waiting support and more

Live Mint  

WhatsApp constantly keeps updating its software to include new features in order to provide smooth messaging and call experience to its users. We bring to you some of the latest updates that were rolled out this week: Call waiting support: In the update version 2.19.120 WhatsApp introduced call waiting support. Self-destructing message feature: Although currently available on Android Beta version, …

WhatsApp for Android’s new feature makes group video calling easier
5 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp for Android’s new feature makes group video calling easier

Live Mint  

The Android version of WhatsApp has received a new update which allows a user to place a group video call with a dedicated button. WhatsApp group calling has been around since August last year, but the process was fairly complicated. The new group call button was first tested out on WhatsApp beta, the version of the app that receives the …

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