the new WhatsApp group call allows you to call up to 8 people. amidst the global lockdown, there have been we are having a great upsurge in the use of online video call services.
Over the past 3 months, the zoom app has witnessed tremendous growth and this is large as a result of the app’s ability to allow up to 100 participants in a video call.
It is in this vein that Facebook-owned WhatsApp also wants to expand and allow for up to 8 participants at a time. This is very important because families and friends are looking for ways to keep in touch during this period of social distancing.
A statement from WhatsApp also pointed out that “people all over the world turning to voice and video calling on WhatsApp more than ever before”.
WhatsApp is currently the most used texting app in the world with over 2 billion users and this feature is very important because some users have started zooming off to other apps that allow for a large number of people to connect via video call.
In fact, almost all the apps that can be used for video calls have added numbers to their previous capacities. WhatsApp calls are end to end encrypted meaning no one can listen to your conversations, not even WhatsApp themselves.
If you are in a group then initiating a call will be very easy. All you have to do is open the WhatApp group and add the people you want on your video call and that is it. Below is how you can enjoy the new video call feature on WhatsApp without being in any group.
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How To Make The WhatsApp Group Call
- Launch WhatsApp and select the calls tab
- Tap on the calls icon
- Select new group call at the top of your contact list
- Add up to seven participants by tapping on their names in your contact list
- After that tap on the video icon or audio icon to begin the call
If you want to enjoy this new feature you need to update your WhatsApp. If any of the participants you call is using an old version of WhatsApp you will be notified.
