WhatsApp adds 3 new features that improve video and audio calling

The platform has made improvements not only to text messages but also to voice and video calling, and is now bringing new features that will make users' WhatsApp calling experience much better. much.

According to the recent blog post, we will start seeing new features like screen sharing with audio, which allows talking to the person you are sharing your screen with on WhatsApp. We previously discussed this feature when it was in beta but now it will be available to everyone. This will be an ideal choice for studying, collaborating in group work, and watching content with friends.

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You can also add up to 32 users to a group video call, regardless of the device you're using. So if you're part of a traditional WhatsApp group, hopefully you can all join the video call at the same time. WhatsApp will now highlight who is speaking in group calls, making it easier to identify the speaker and avoid confusion.

Assuming that you won't be in an ideal environment when receiving calls, the team at WhatsApp has launched the Mlow codec, which improves voice calling even when there is a poor network connection. Calls will sound clearer, eliminating outside noise and echoes. Finally, people with good connections will be able to enjoy high-quality video calls.

These new features will be rolled out over the next few weeks. So, make sure you update your WhatsApp app to access them at the earliest. Given the app's popularity in emerging regions, these features will go a long way in improving user experience. Additionally, with these new options, the app can now even be used for business and corporate purposes.

Jessica Tanner

Update 18 June 2024