May 15. (Portaltic/EP) –
WhatsApp is implementing the group calls and video calls function in the beta version of the platform for macOS, with which users can make calls with up to seven selected contacts, which do not have to be in the same group.
The instant messaging platform already allowed calls and video calls to be made from the macOS computer application with a single contact. However, the social network is improving this feature to expand calls to a group format.
Now with the update 23.10.0.70 of WhatsApp for macOSthe platform has included the ability to make group calls and video calls from the application on the computer with the possibility of choosing up to seven contacts and without having to resort to the ‘smartphone’.
This is how they have been able to verify it since WaBetaInfo, where they have indicated that in previous updates it was “impossible” to start a group call but, with the latest update, WhatsApp has launched this ability for some beta testers.
Specifically, the group call icons They are in the same place as in individual calls with a single contact, that is, in the Right upper corner. It is an icon of a camera for video calls and a phone for calls.
the group call It can be done with contacts that are not in the same groupto do this, simply press the calls tab and select people who will be able to participate in the call. Likewise, WaBetaInfo explains that the call starts with seven peoplehowever, later they can join up to 32 contacts.