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WhatsApp Video Calling Feature Spotted in Android Beta Update

WhatsApp Video Calling Feature Spotted in Android Beta Update j11

By Abhinav Lal | Updated: 16 May 2016 10:39 IST

Highlights

WhatsApp Video Calling is not functional yet, but should release soon.
You can choose to place a voice call via the regular call button.
Only s running WhatsApp beta v2.16.80 for Android see the feature.

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In its non-functional form, the WhatsApp interface sees no major difference with the introduction of the video calling feature. It is accessible via the call button within a conversation, with the being shown the choice of audio call or video call.

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If you try to place a video call, you are greeted with a message saying "Couldn't place call. Video Calling is unavailable at this time." We received the same message even when both the caller and your intended receiver are using v2.16.80 of the WhatsApp beta for Android. The version can also be sideloaded via APK Mirror.

Rumours about the rollout of WhatsApp Video Calling had increased in the recent past, with one of the most recent showing the exact same "Couldn't place call" screen we see now from a leaked WhatsApp translation request.

(Also see: WhatsApp for Desktop Is Hardly Anything to Be Excited About)

WhatsApp has been slowly but steadily expanding its feature set for s, with several updates in the recent past bringing features like released its first desktop apps, making WhatsApp available for Windows and OS X s in non-browser form.

Are you happy with WhatsApp voice calling? Are you looking forward to video calling on the platform? Do you prefer other apps? Let us know what you think about the impending release of WhatsApp Video Calling in the comments section below.

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