WhatsApp launches Joinable calls feature, lets users join group call even after it’s started
WhatsApp the Facebook-owned company has added many new features to its user-friendly program for years. This includes allowing users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time, allowing users to send photos and videos without losing quality, and adding expired media support.
Recently, WhatsApp rolling out a new UI for audio and video calls and the ability to allow users to join missed group calls. At the time, this was limited to selecting WhatsApp beta users. But now, both versions are finally being released to more users.
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In the blog post, WhatsApp officially announced joinable calls, a feature that allows users to jump into group calls even when they’ve started.
If you missed an incoming group call or ignored it, WhatsApp now displays the “Tap to join” banner on the Calls tab to allow you to join immediately (as long as the call is still in progress). Additionally, users can also drop and join an ongoing group call, such as Google Meet and Zoom calls.
The incoming call UI for group calls has also been updated. Instead of the red drop-down button, there is a new “Ignore” button, and the “Join” button has replaced the green welcome button. The new UI also shows you who has already joined the call and who has been invited but has not yet joined.
Calls integrated with the new call UI are rolling out to WhatsApp users from today. Both of these upgrades are already live in the latest version of WhatsApp beta and will soon be entering a stable version.
HOW TO JOIN GROUP VIDEO CALL:
- You’ll receive a notification when someone invites you to join a group video call.
- If you can’t join, tap Ignore. To open the call info screen, tap Join.
- From the call menu, you can preview the call participants and other invitees.
- Tap Join to join the call.
- While on the call, tap Open to open the call info screen.
- Tap Add participant to add more contacts to the call.
- Tap RING to send a notification to people who’ve already been invited.
JOIN A MISSED GROUP VIDEO CALL
- Open WhatsApp, then tap the CALLS tab.
- If the call is ongoing, tap the call you’d like to join. This will open the call info screen.
- From the call menu, tap Join.
NOTES:
- Only eight participants can be active on a call at one time.
- Make sure you and your contacts have strong internet connections when placing or receiving group video calls. The quality of the video call will depend on the contact with the weakest connection.
- During a group video call, you have the option to turn your video off by tapping Video off.
- You can’t remove a contact during a group video call. The contact would need to hang up their phone to disconnect from the call.
- While it’s possible to be in a group video call with someone you’ve blocked, you can’t add a contact that you’ve blocked to the call or a contact that has blocked you.
- Video calling is only available on Android phones running 4.1 or newer.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Chat Filters to enhance the user experience. This feature simplifies the process of navigating through messages, making it quick and effortless. With the increasing volume of messages on WhatsApp, the ability to quickly access them is important.
The Chat Filters feature of WhatsApp helps users organize their chats better and focus on the most pressing conversations. The rollout of these filters has begun and will be available to all users in the upcoming weeks.
By tapping on these filters at the top of the chat list, users can sort their messages with ease. It offers three convenient options:
All: This filter shows every message or we can say a default view of all
Unread: This filter highlights conversations that require attention, displaying both marked unread and new messages.
Groups: It contains all group conversations, including Community subgroups, in one place. This filter is much-anticipated addition for organizing all group chats.
With the introduction of the Chat Filters feature, WhatsApp aims to improve functionality and ensure users can focus on their most important messages.
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WhatsApp is enhancing user engagement with a new feature that prompts users to invite their contacts to join the messaging platform. This feature appears as a banner at the top of the chat list and is part of a targeted campaign to increase the app’s user base.
It is currently available to a select group of users who have installed the latest WhatsApp updates on iOS and Android devices. The banner aims to remind users to encourage their friends and family to use WhatsApp.
This approach is especially useful in countries where WhatsApp users are less, as it serves as a visible and convenient prompt for users to invite more people to the platform. By highlighting the advantages of new features and a unified chat experience, WhatsApp is looking to attract more users and maintain its position as a leading messaging service.
The feature is expected to be rolled out more widely in the coming weeks. This new move indicates that WhatsApp wants to keep users informed and connected, using the visibility of in-app notifications.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android devices, which brings a redesigned drawing tool. Users can identify the latest beta update through version 2.24.9.6, available on Google Play Store
The fresh beta update shows a new design that relocates the brush and color selection tools to the bottom of the screen. This change is particularly beneficial for larger screens, where reaching the top of the screen can be inconvenient.
Additionally, WhatsApp plans to expand color choices with a palette of 24 default colors, making it easier for users to choose and apply colors quickly. By placing the drawing tool in an easy-to-access place, WhatsApp will allow users to focus less on navigating the interface and more on their creativity.
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As the update is still in development, more details will be provided once available. Aside from this, WhatsApp is also preparing to release Contacts Suggestion features, revamped Status Updates tray, locked chats for linked devices, and more.
WhatsApp introduces Contacts Suggestion feature to start chatting with new contacts
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