WhatsApp doubles group call limit to 8 people as demand spikes amid coronavirus lockdown

Facebook backed messaging service WhatsApp anunced an upgrade to its video calling feature on Tuesday, April 28. WhatsApp users will w be able to connect with eight people on a video call, which is twice previous capacity. update on popular messaging platform comes as more and more people are turning to various digital platforms to connect with friends and family amid coronavirus lockdown.

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Whatsapp allows more users on video chat

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In a blog post, firm said, " COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many of us are isolated from friends and family. As a result, we see that people all over world are turning to voice and video calling on WhatsApp more than ever before. Group calling has been particularly useful and our users have asked to connect with more people at once. Starting today, we’re doubling number of participants you can have on a WhatsApp video or voice call from 4 to 8 people at a time." WhatsApp users will be able to use feature by updating app on ir device from various app stores.

Video calling tools like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom among ors have also seen a significant jump in userbase and traffic as people connect with each or online while maintaining social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak.

Last week, Facebook had introduced Messenger Rooms that will soon hold up to 50 people with time limit. Earlier, tech giant has mentioned that video calling on Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp has more than doubled in numbers in many countries. 

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