WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will allow for a more seamless calling experience. The Call Links capability for voice calls is being rolled out by the instant messaging platform. According to WhatsApp, the functionality would make it easy to start and join a call with a single swipe.
With the Call Links feature now available, users can simply tap on the ‘Call Links’ option inside the Calls Tab to generate a link for an audio or video call and effortlessly share it with family and friends. To use Call Links, users must simply update their WhatsApp app to the most recent version. The functionality will be available beginning this week.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently stated that the company is testing secure encrypted video calling for up to 32 individuals. For voice calls, a comparable option is already available. With the 32-person video calling functionality, WhatsApp is definitely competing with rival group video chatting systems such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, among others.
The Call Links feature is gradually being sent out to everyone throughout the world. This indicates that if you haven’t yet acquired the functionality, you will shortly. Users can upgrade the WhatsApp app to the current version by going to their local app stores. Android users should visit the Google Play store, while iPhone users should visit the App store.
WhatsApp has introduced a variety of privacy features, including the ability to hide one’s online status. The feature has been revealed and will be available to all users very shortly. WhatsApp stated that the online status masking feature will be available to everyone in the coming months. Users will be able to hide their online status from all or selected contacts using this functionality.
It will be simple to use the online status concealment feature. All users need to do is open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Account > Privacy > locate a “Last seen and online” option at the top of the screen and press on it to enable the function.