WhatsApp has launch its joinable calls feature which lets users join an ongoing group video directly into group chats. This update will give users the option to join an ongoing group call right from the group chat tab.
Joinable calls were first introduced on WhatsApp in July 2021.
WhatsApp has now brings many improvements to the feature by integrating it with WhatsApp groups.
The group call notifications will now display the name of the group instead of the names of the participants.
There are a few changes launch to WhatsApp’s joinable calls feature.
Now user can join an ongoing WhatsApp group call right from the group chat window.
All ongoing group video and voice calls will now also be visible in your chats that you can easily spot and join as soon as you open the app.
WhatsApp Said :
“We are making it easier to connect spontaneously with your groups. Join ongoing calls with your groups anytime, effortlessly, and directly from the chat view with one click,”.
When group call is starts then all members can either join in immediately or at their leisure.
The latter will see a separate tab within the group chat with a Join button and they can tap it to get into the call.
WhatsApp says that the call notification will say the name of the group instead of the participants’ names.
People who only are part of the respective WhatsApp group can join an ongoing group call.
WhatsApp says the calls will now also receive a lighter distinct ringtone to make it feel as “light as sending and receiving a message”.
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