AI generated Image Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new tools that is aimed to make group calls easier to organise and more interactive.With the new feature, the instant messaging app aims to address a common need for better coordination in both personal and professional settings.WhatsApp’s new update introduces a “Schedule call” feature.It will be available via the + button in the Calls tab, allowing users to set a date and time for a call, send invitations to individuals or groups, and share a dedicated call link.Further, the Calls tab will now display all upcoming calls alongside attendee lists, and users can add links directly to their personal calendars.To ensure no one misses a meeting, all participants will receive a notification shortly before the call begins.
Raise hand and emoji reaction comes to WhatsApp calls In a bid to make conversations more orderly, WhatsApp has added two interactive tools for group calls.The “raise hand” function, similar to the one in Google Meet, lets participants indicate they want to speak without cutting in, while reaction emojis give a way to respond instantly without disrupting the flow of discussion.
Call link creators will also see improved controls—they will now get notified when someone joins a call using the link, making it easier to track attendance in real time.WhatsApp emphasised that, as with all personal communications on the platform, these calls remain protected by end-to-end encryption, meaning no one outside the conversation can access its content.
The company said it expects the update to make group calls “more fun and productive” for its global user base.Vivo V60 First Look: Better ‘Shaadi Wala’ Phone?
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