Now you can join a missed WhatsApp group call midway - Here's how

Date:
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:12:06 +0000

Description:
WhatsApp is going the Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet way. The Facebook-owned platform has rolled out a new feature that allows users to
join a group video or voice call even after it has started.

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The WhatsApp group call, both audio and video, has become popular in these work from home times. As it has very little setting up process, it has become an emergency tool of communication for many professionals. Understanding
this, the Facebook-owned platform has rolled out a new feature that lets
users to join a group voice or video call after it has started.

"Today were introducing the ability to join a group call, even after its started. Joinable calls reduce the burden of answering a group call as it starts, and brings the spontaneity and ease of in-person conversations to group calling on WhatsApp," the platform said in a blog post . WhatsApp is finally testing multi-device support for your account WhatsApp video uploads could soon eat up less data How to join an ongoing missed group call

To join an missed group call, open the 'calls' tab, and if the call is ongoing, tap the call youd like to join. This will open the call info screen. From the call menu, tap 'Join'.

The feature also has a new call info screen with it, which lets users see who is on the call, along with invited users who havent joined yet.

The feature has the option for users to decide when they want to join the group call. If the users hit ignore they can join later (if they wish to)
from the 'calls' tab in WhatsApp.

It is also possible for users to drop off from an existing call and rejoin later if the call is still ongoing.

Group video calling on WhatsApp currently allows up to eight participants.

"Joinable calls are rolling out from today and we hope people can start to make the most of the new experience," WhatsApp said. Amazon Prime Day 2021: New launches, expected deals and price cuts on tech



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