WhatsApp Begins Testing New FaceTime 73124 Like Call Interface, Ability to Group Calls After They Start

WhatsApp has released new call-related features for testing on iOS beta v2.21.140.11. a6gt

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 14 July 2021 16:31 IST

WhatsApp Begins Testing New FaceTime-Like Call Interface, Ability to Group Calls After They Start

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WhatsApp is testing improvements to its voice calling interface. It is also testing the ability to group calls while they are in progress. The latter has not been possible until now, and if you miss a group call, then an active participant has to add you back in order to be able to in on the conversation. However, WhatsApp looks to fill this loophole with the option to an ongoing group call. WhatsApp is rolling out these two changes to iOS beta s.

WABetaInfo, the popular WhatsApp features tracker, reports that the instant messaging platform has released the WhatsApp for iOS beta v2.21.140.11 on TestFlight. The update brings along a new interface for calling which is very similar to the FaceTime interface. It allows s to quickly find the option they are looking for, including a new Ring button right next to the name. The latest WhatsApp for iOS beta update is also testing the ability to let people invited to a group call even after the call starts.

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As per WABetaInfo, if a has temporarily ignored participating in a group call, and opened WhatsApp after some time to find that the group call is still ongoing, s will be able to it without any participant intervention. WhatsApp is likely to present you with an alert if you want to quickly the call, without asking other participants to add you again. When there is a group call you can , WhatsApp will show a Tap to banner in the Calls tab and a call button in the group chat where the call is started.

Both these features have been enabled in WhatsApp for iOS beta v2.21.140.11 and s can update to the latest version to test them out. WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is going to roll out these features on WhatsApp beta for Android very soon. However, an exact timeline hasn't been announced.

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