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WhatsApp for iPhone Now Gets New Group Calling Button, Shortcut to Easily Make Group Calls

WhatsApp for iPhone Now Gets New Group Calling Button, Shortcut to Easily Make Group Calls 3c4e26

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 10 December 2018 17:00 IST

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Highlights

WhatsApp for iPhone has been updated to version 2.18.110
It essentially improves group calling experience
The app is 137.5MB in size

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WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone has received a new update that brings an easy way to make group calls. The new development was initially a part of an iOS beta that was released last month. There is also a new shortcut to make group calls directly from the New Call screen. As per the official changelog, the latest WhatsApp for iPhone update also brings the ability to play consecutive voice messages in sequence. This change, however, debuted alongside the sticker integration back in October. The app requires an iPhone running iOS 8.0 or later.

The updated WhatsApp. You can also select whether you'd like to make a voice call or a video call.

Notably, you'll see only those WhatsApp s on the list after tapping the group calling button whose numbers are saved in your address book. It is also worth pointing out that as the native group calling on WhatsApp has a limit of four callers on one call, you aren't allowed to add more than three people for your group call.

The new group calling button was previously spotted in iOS beta version 2.18.110.17. The beta update was rolled out to iPhone s via TestFlight.

In addition to the new group calling button, the updated WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone has included a New Group Call shortcut that comes on the New Call screen. The shortcut essentially works just as the new group calling button and has a limit of up to three participants. However, you have the entire list of the s available your address book once you tap the New Group Call shortcut, instead of having some group .

Interestingly, WhatsApp for Android is due to add both new group calling-focused features. The New Group Call shortcut was spotted in Android beta late last month, but wasn't available for s. However, the Facebook-owned company is yet to bring the new change to the public release of the WhatsApp app for Android devices.

WABetaInfo rolling out alongside the sticker integration in October.

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