WhatsApp is testing the video calling feature in its app. Although the feature is in beta mode and available only for Windows Phone, iPhone and Android users may also get the feature soon, Team Kgsr. A Spanish website first spotted the feature, which reported that a few beta testers were seeing video calling options in their Windows handsets. The user is given two options when pressing the call button in the app: voice and video calls.
While voice calling is already available in the app, video calling enables users to view the video of the person they have called via a chat app. The option to change from the front camera to the rear camera is also available. The user can even mute the call and will be notified if they have a missed call. Unlike many other updates to WhatsApp, where you are required to update your chat app in the Play Store to avail of the feature, it is noted that this feature was enabled by default and required no app update.
WhatsApp recently also rolled out Snapchat-like features for both iOS and Android users. The new feature allows users to draw images and videos from the app’s camera. The user can write texts and add emojis to photos and videos. The chat app has also introduced a Group Invite Link feature that allows the admin to invite people to a group chat by sharing a unique link.
With over 1 billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the leading chat app globally. Owned by Facebook, the company recently changed its privacy policy. The company announced that it would share some user data — mobile numbers, usage patterns, etc. — with its parent company, Facebook, to show relevant ads to people.
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