WhatsApp to soon allow more users in group video and audio calls

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for users that will allow more participants in both voice and video calls. move was likely inspired by massive growth of video calling apps that promote online group meetings in times of social distancing. WhatsApp group call feature is currently limited to just four participants.

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New WhatsApp video call feature spotted on iOS beta 2.20.50.23

changes were first spotted on Thursday by a website, WABetaInfo, which tracks new and upcoming WhatsApp updates. It was revealed after company rolled out a new beta update – WhatsApp Messenger beta for iOS 2.20.50.23.

report said that WhatsApp has decided to extend limit to allow calls with more participants on audio and video calls which is probably due to concerns of ongoing coronavirus pandemic and fact that more users are starting to use group calls. report furr added that users will need to have most recent WhatsApp version for iOS and Android devices to be able to participate in bigger WhatsApp group calls.

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However, company has t revealed total number of users that will be able to join a WhatsApp group call and it also t kwn as to when new calling feature will be rolled out to all users. With new beta update, WhatsApp also displays a new header during audio and video calls to inform users that call is end-to-end encrypted.

In month of March, re was a 70 per cent increase in users who participated in group video calls on Facebook Messenger week-over-week, with amount of time spent almost doubled worldwide. At same time, WhatsApp audio and video calls have also doubled year-over-year, especially locations that are most impacted by COVID-19.

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