By Tim Hardwick
WhatsApp has announced several improvements to its calling features on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, such as the ability to select participants from group chats, use new effects during calls, and take advantage of higher-resolution video.
The ability to select specific participants when initiating a call from a group chat is aimed at preventing users from disrupting the entire group, and can be useful for coordinating unexpected events or private discussions in larger group contexts.
The update also adds ten new video effects to make calls more fun and engaging, from playful puppy ear filters to underwater themes and microphone effects for karaoke.
Additionally, WhatsApp says that desktop users will benefit from a redesigned calling interface that should make it easier to start calls, create calling links, or dial numbers directly from the desktop app. Finally, the Meta-owned company has also improved the video calling experience for both individual and group calls, regardless of whether users are connecting from desktop or mobile.
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