Meta published numerous updates that will improve the WhatsApp calling experience. These upgrades will enhance both the desktop and mobile versions of the app, adding higher-quality video calls, selected group calling features, improved desktop calling features, and new video call effects. According to the firm, ‘Calling on WhatsApp‘ is becoming increasingly popular around the world, with over 2 billion calls made on the platform each day.
Select Call Participants
When you start a call from a group chat, you may pick particular members, allowing you to call only those you want without disrupting the others. It means that when you call a WhatsApp Group, you can choose who you wish to join the call. Can come in handy when planning surprise parties or gifts.
Video Call Effects
There are now over 10 effects available for video conversations, including underwater effects and puppy ears filters.
Improved Calling on the Desktop
WhatsApp desktop users will now have the option of establishing a call link or just dialing a number when making a call.
Improved Video Quality
Calls are now more reliable, whether made from a desktop or a mobile device, and you can experience higher resolution video with a crisper vision on 1:1 and WhatsApp group calls.
Calling and Messaging using Gemini AI on Android
Earlier this month, Google began releasing a new WhatsApp extension for its Gemini AI assistant on Android smartphones. This add-on enables users to send messages and make WhatsApp calls directly from their AI assistant. Once activated on the Gemini mobile app, users can ask the AI to call or send a message over WhatsApp. For instance, a user could ask, “Can you call [Contact Name] on WhatsApp?” or “Send a WhatsApp message to [Contact Name].” Many organizations use WhatsApp for internal communication, and all these features can help when it comes to work-related video calls on WhatsApp.
