WHATSAPP ROLLED OUT AUDIO, VIDEO CALLING FEATURE TO SELECT USERS

Fri 18 December 2020:

In what could come as a major relief for those using the WhatsApp web version, the instant messaging app is now rolling out audio and video calling feature allowing users to make or receive audio and video calls right on the desktop screen, as per reports.

According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, the audio and video calls are now rolling out to the WhatsApp Desktop app but this seems to be a very limited launch for now, with the buttons also getting beta labels.

The cited source has shared a few screenshots that show the voice and video call button will be located on the chat header, similar to the mobile version. The images suggest that whenever you will receive a call on WhatsApp web/desktop, a separate window will pop up, using which you can accept, decline or ignore an incoming call.

If you are making a call, a small box will pop up and offer a few options, as is the case with most video calls when you place a call. These are turn off video, mute voice, reject button and more.

If WhatsApp places a dedicated small box every time you make or receive a call, then that would be better as users will also be able to chat while also attending a call.

Currently, you can only place a voice or video call on the mobile version of WhatsApp. The video calling feature is free on this messaging app and to get started you just need a working internet connection.

There is no restriction of how many calls you can make in a day or how long a call can last. In the mobile version, you will find the voice or video call icon in the top right corner of any WhatsApp chat. Currently, WhatsApp only supports up to 8 participants for group voice or video calls.

The WhatsApp Web call feature is soon expected to go live for everyone. If you can’t wait for the feature, then you can use Messenger Rooms for video calling with WhatsApp friends. For this, you don’t even need to log in to your Facebook account.

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