WhatsApp now allows you to join up to 32 participants in group voice calls. This is another step towards the WhatsApp community features. I remind you that WhatsApp last increased the group call participation limit in 2020. Other features that are reportedly in development or beta testing phase include a new look at subtitles when uploading multimedia content, the ability to include more recipients within chat, a sticker redesigned location tracking, an option to save missing messages, more emojis for message reactions and advanced settings to manage your privacy settings.
WhatsApp has a new feature in group voice calls
Users will now be able to add up to 32 participants during WhatsApp voice calls, as seen in the App Store change list, as well as the Android and iPhone FAQ page on the WhatsApp website. To access the latest functionality, users will need to update to the latest version of WhatsApp on their devices, ie v22.8.80 on iPhone and v222.9.73 on Android.
As per the WhatsApp v22.8.80 change list for iPhone in the App Store, the update to group voice calls also has some visual changes. Small details. Meanwhile, the list of changes also details an updated design of the voice message bubbles and info screens for contacts and groups, as well as other small improvements. That is, all good reasons to upgrade.
However, on the other side of the barricade, one of WhatsApp’s biggest competitors, Telegram, has no limit to the number of participants in a group voice call.
However, it’s not all good news. At least for some. It is that in the case of WhatsApp there is a function that you may have to start paying. Needless to say, this could have a very negative impact on the use of this platform.
WhatsApp: there are cases where you will have to start paying!
In principle, this rule will not apply to everyone. However, people who use the business version for the time being don’t seem to be able to escape this. Meta already has a version dedicated to this area, which includes more functionalities and tools relevant to companies. However, it still does not charge users for these services. Still, this could be changing in a future update. According to new information, WhatsApp Business may be preparing a subscription service for anyone who wants to connect more than four devices to a single account. This function discovered by the WABetaInfo website is still under development, but some things are already known.
For example, at this point anyone who connects more than four devices to WhatsApp may have to start paying. This is for a single account. In fact, this is the reason why this company is already working on a new screen for connected devices. However, the information is still vague.
The WABetaInfo website only reveals clues about the potential subscription service. It does not share information about pricing, availability or other exclusive features it may include.
One thing is right. If this works and above all starts to be profitable, then it is very likely that other platforms will adopt the same system and even extend it to regular users. For example, if you have more than two pieces of equipment, start paying a fee. Whether it goes forward, only time will tell.
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