WhatsApp: up to 8 people in video calls
The main novelty of the WhatsApp desktop application is the increased capacity for audio and video calls. On Windows, it is now possible to make video calls with up to eight people, as well as audio calls with up to 32 participants.
We’ll continue to increase these limits over time, so you can always stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues.
A faster application that changes its design
Meta also specifies that the desktop application of WhatsApp is better optimized, its loading is faster. “We have made improvements including faster connection between different devices and better synchronization”.
WhatsApp is also taking advantage of this update to change its look on desktop, with a design closer to the mobile version. The interface is now similar depending on whether you use WhatsApp on your phone or your computer.
WhatsApp discusses the development of the macOS application
In parallel with these announcements, WhatsApp indicates that the development of other applications is still one of its priorities. “We recently launched a new beta experience for Android tablets and for Mac”explains Meta, who wants to continue making WhatsApp compatible with ever more devices.
