WhatsApp hikes limit of participants in group video calls and voice calls
Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday doubled the number of participants in a video or voice call from four to eight people at a time on its platform. "We know people may want different ways to connect while they`re at home, which is why WhatsApp is also available on (video calling device) Portal," informed WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Update
To access the new limit on WhatsApp calls, all participants in a call need to update to the latest version of WhatsApp available on iPhone or Android. (Photo: Reuters)
WhatsApp Calls
Over the last month, people on average are spending over 15 billion minutes talking each day on WhatsApp calls, well above a typical day before the pandemic, said the company.(Photo: Reuters)
WhatsApp Statement
"Just like written messages, all those calls are protected with end-to-end encryption. We have built group calling in a way that makes it available for as many users as possible, including people on lower-end devices and slow network conditions," WhatsApp said in a statement.(Photo: Reuters)
WhatsApp in Times of Corona
In the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing times, more people are turning to voice and video calling on WhatsApp and other platforms. (Photo: Reuters)
Facebook Messenger Rooms
Facebook last week announced Messenger Rooms that will allow group video calls of up to 50 people. In Facebook Messenger Rooms, the users can post links in their News Feed or in Groups or event pages. (Photo: Reuters)
Facebook last week announced Messenger Rooms that will allow group video calls of up to 50 people. In Facebook Messenger Rooms, the users can post links in their News Feed or in Groups or event pages. (Photo: Reuters)
WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger Calls
According to the company, daily, over 700 million people are making calls on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. (Photo: Reuters)