WhatsApp already allows calls and group videoconferences – 01/08/2018

WhatsApp issued a statement to present the update that promises to revolutionize group conversations. The instant messaging service allowed calls and videoconferences between at least four people simultaneously.

The feature was announced at the last F8 conference organized by Facebook in May, but just Monday was available for all users who have the new update.

In February 2016, WhatsApp added video calls between two users. And the expansion of the function was implemented last June, as Instagram also owned by Facebook.

Another mobile application

As explained from WhatsApp, the setting update introduces end-to-end encryption . In other words, no one outside the guest contacts has access to the conversations.

In addition, it was designed to "work properly around the world in different conditions of Internet connection", so has a weak signal that will not be a

How it works

In applications from iOS and Android just make a call or a video call with a contact normally.

When the other person answers, an icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen, which allows "add participants" .

The recipient must answer the call so that the rest of the participants can be prompted, by the same button that appears by a limited time after touching the screen.