It was Mark Zuckerberg himself, the head of Meta, who announced new news that will come to WhatsApp. In a Facebook message, he indicates that Tests began earlier this week for the ability to create links with addresses for a call on WhatsApp, the so-called contact links.
In this way, the file Users can more easily invite other users to the conversation, without having to create private rooms for a conference call. It’s a format used by other apps, like Zoom or in the Apple system, for example. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to schedule meetings using this system, according to a Meta to Engadget spokesperson.
Another novelty is the increase in the number of people that the social network begins to support in video calls. There are now 32 users participating in a call simultaneously, keeping the usual security and encryption privateMark Zuckerberg said, promising more information soon.
Remember that in June, WhatsApp already Received some news, especially regarding privacy. It is now possible for users to hide options such as Last Online, Profile Picture, Biography and Status for specific people from the contact list.. Until then, the options can be changed for everyone, only contacts or no one, assuming contact exceptions.
It is also possible to mute specific people in a conference call, or to contact them via text messages, either between the session host or between the participants. The The entry of a new person joining the call has received a special indicator that appears on the screen.
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