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New WhatsApp feature allows users to join calls using a link

The company is also testing 32-person video chats

September 27, 2022 / 11:25 IST
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(Image Courtesy: Meta/WhatsApp)
(Image Courtesy: Meta/WhatsApp)

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Facebook to announce a new feature for WhatsApp called Call Links. This allows users to join a video or an audio call using a link.

The link will have to be generated using a new 'create call links' option, that can be found in the calls tab. Once generated, this link can be shared with other users across platforms, and they can click on it to instantly join a call.

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Zuckerberg also said that WhatsApp is testing the ability for end-to-end encrypted group video calls for up to 32 people. The current limit to a group video call is 8 users.

Recently, the instant messaging service announced an 'Airtel IQ Hackathon' in collaboration with Bharti Airtel. The event will invite start-ups from India to help build new-age business solutions for the platform.