WhatsApp group calls have been a God-send for connecting with friends and family during the epidemic. The firm has introduced several features connected to it, including extending the maximum number of participants to eight people.
The feature was previously limited to one-on-one conversations, but now it’s accessible in group chats as well. A new button has been added directly into the group conversation that allows you to join ongoing talks. The company said the feature is “a new spontaneous way to connect with their family and friends groups.”
You can watch the new button in action in the video below.
Need to pop in and out of a group call? Easily join ongoing calls right from your group chats! pic.twitter.com/OtOHKXh5Ev
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 18, 2021
Joinable group calls on Whatsapp
WhatsApp started supporting joinable calls back in July. However, in order to view past calls, you needed to go to the call menu. With this new button, you may simply join a group’s current call. A tiny badge on the group’s display picture in your chat window indicates whether or not the group is still active.
The app also includes a new ‘light’ ringtone for group calls, which will assist you to recognize a WhatsApp call even if you don’t have your phone with you.
