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WhatsApp announced that it has added new features to video calling just before the holiday, including participant selection for group video calls, better resolution, and a revamped call tab on desktop. This is another step by Meta in making WhatsApp a viable option for both personal and business calls instead of using Google Meet or Zoom.
When you’re in a group chat, the messaging app actually lets you place a call with the entire group. However, sometimes, you don’t want or need to contact all the people in the group and bother them. Now, the company is rolling out an option to select participants when making a group call. This is useful when you know that only a specific number of people are available to speak, or when you’re planning a surprise for someone in the group.
WhatsApp is also adding new effects to video calls, including puppy ears, taking you underwater, or handing you a microphone for karaoke.
As for the desktop app, the company is redesigning its calling tab to prominently display buttons to start a call, create a new call link, and dial a number. The company said it is also working to improve accuracy across individual and group calls on both mobile and desktop.
Last year, WhatsApp improved its video calling feature by adding support for up to 32 participants, introducing speaker highlight to highlight the current speaker in a call with multiple people, and adding screen sharing with audio. Many organizations use WhatsApp for internal communication, and all these features can help when it comes to work-related video calls on WhatsApp.
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