WhatsApp is making it easy to interact with large groups. The chat company is rolling out a new voice chat feature that will make placing large group voice calls more seamless. The feature was previously spotted releasing in beta, but WhatsApp has now made it official.
The new voice chat feature for larger groups, offers a distinct experience from the existing group voice call option for up to 32 participants. Unlike automatic ringing, participants will now receive push notifications, and an in-chat bubble that will allow them to tap and join the voice chat.
During a voice chat, call controls will be conveniently located at the top of the chat window, ensuring participants can simultaneously send text messages without obstruction. WhatsApp voice chats, like personal messages on WhatsApp, are end-to-end encrypted, and allows up to 32 participants.
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The feature is set to roll out on both iOS and Android platforms in the coming weeks. Initially, the rollout will focus on larger group chats ranging from 33 to 128 participants, with priority given to these groups for voice chat access. Smaller groups, with fewer than 33 users, can continue using WhatsApp’s existing group voice calls feature.
WhatsApp notes that these voice chats are exclusive to groups with 33 to 128 members and is currently available only on the user’s primary device. Group members not actively participating in the voice chat can still view the profiles of those involved from the chat header and the Calls tab. WhatsApp voice chats automatically conclude when all participants leave, or if no one joins the initial or final member within 60 minutes.
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