WhatsApp boosts group video and audio name capability on Windows desktop to 32 folks

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly launching an enhanced characteristic on its Windows desktop app, permitting customers to have interaction in video and audio calls with as much as 32 people.

 Previously, the desktop software supported group video calls with a most of eight members and audio calls with as much as 32 people. However, WhatsApp has now raised the restrict for group video calls on the platform.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has begun the gradual launch of a characteristic that permits video calling for as much as 32 people. Currently, this functionality is just accessible to beta testers, who should set up the beta replace 2.23.24.1.0 to put it to use.

 A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo exhibits that chosen beta testers might obtain an invite to check out group calling, emphasizing the power to make video calls to each contacts and teams instantly from the Windows app, with assist for as much as 32 members.

Additionally, in accordance with the report, sure customers might obtain a unique message emphasizing the aptitude of video calling with a most of 16 people. This performance additionally incorporates the choice to share display screen content material whereas engaged in video calls, a characteristic that was beforehand introduced with the WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2322.1.0 replace. Moreover, with the set up of the newest app replace, some beta testers might lastly be granted entry to video messages.

 Meanwhile, WhatsApp can also be reportedly engaged on a brand new characteristic known as message pin period. Spotted by WaBetaInfo, the characteristic is at the moment underneath growth. It is found in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.13.11 replace obtainable on the Google Play Store.

Explaining how the message pin period will work, the report says that it’s going to allow customers to decide on how lengthy a message ought to keep pinned in a chat. It additionally shares a screenshot of the characteristic that exhibits how customers may have the flexibleness to pick a selected period after which the pinned message is mechanically unpinned. 

It says that the characteristic, at the moment, will provide three totally different durations: 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days to its customers to select from. The report additional provides that customers may have the choice to unpin the present pinned message at any time, even earlier than the chosen period expires, “giving customers better flexibility and management over their pinned messages.”

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Updated: 29 Jun 2023, 04:59 PM IST