WhatsApp Web to Get Facebook Messenger Rooms Shortcut 4j2tu Says Report

WhatsApp will add a shortcut for Messenger Rooms on its Web app. 5j1w54

By Prabhakar Thakur | Updated: 11 May 2020 17:40 IST

WhatsApp Web to Get Facebook Messenger Rooms Shortcut, Says Report

WhatsApp Web will reportedly get Messenger Rooms integration 70182g

Highlights

Messenger Rooms shortcut will become available on WhatsApp Web
As many as 50 people can
To , having a Facebook is not necessary

ment

WhatsApp has released version 2.2019.6 of its Web app. The messaging service is reportedly bringing Messenger Rooms shortcut to WhatsApp Web and is “working on the feature in this update”. The shortcut for WhatsApp Web is said to be currently under development. Facebook launched Messenger Rooms last month where s can start video call sessions and as many as 50 people can without even having a Facebook . A few days later, it was reported that WhatsApp is testing the Facebook Messenger Rooms integration on its beta version Android app.

In a report, WABetaInfo said, “WhatsApp is working to add Messenger Rooms Shortcuts in the 2.2019.6 Web update. Those shortcuts aren't rolled out yet for everyone, but we can show you how they are!” It said that the main shortcut will be available in the chat where the options to attach photos, documents, and s are available. The shortcut will ask them to continue in Messenger. Additionally, the report said that an option to create a video chat room will be available on the main menu below the New group button. The release date of the new feature is not known yet.

Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

As mentioned above, Messenger Rooms allows s to start video calls and get people to private chat rooms via a link. Those ing don't need to have a Facebook . Facebook is appearing to be taking on Zoom with the launch of the feature.

It has also been reported that the Messenger Rooms integration is being tested on WhatsApp's beta app for Android. As many as 50 people can a Messenger Room. While the WhatsApp integration has reportedly been spotted, Facebook has said that the feature will also be integrated with Instagram and Facebook Portal.

Efforts to offer better video conferencing services have been on the rise in the last few months. Zoom saw its popularity growing with millions getting on board to stay in touch with colleagues and family. Other video calling services, including Facebook Messenger, have also tried to ramp up their service quality to get a share of the growing demand.

Is Mi 10 an expensive OnePlus 8 or a budget budget S20 Ultra? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Comments

For the latest reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.