WhatsApp will let you join group calls after they start

WhatsApp is rolling out a new reachable calling feature that will allow you to switch to group calls after they start, the Facebook-owned company said on Monday. The new feature means you’ll be able to join a call with your friends and family when you’re ready, much like what you can do with a Zoom or Google Meet group call right now. Considering the massive popularity of WhatsApp, this could be a useful feature for many people who communicate through the messaging service.

You can get an idea of ​​how the interface for making calls works in the image below. It looks like you’ll just have to press a connect button.

Image: WhatsApp

There’s also a new Call Info screen so you can see who’s currently on a call and who’s invited but hasn’t joined yet. Reachable calls will always be end-to-end encrypted.

The new reachable calls feature begins rolling out on Monday.