WhatsApp testing feature to allow users to create links to join calls on the messaging app
India Today
After a new search option and message reactions, WhatsApp has now been spotted testing a feature that would allow users to create links to join calls on the messaging app.
WhatsApp has been working on a slew of features to enhance the user experience. After a new search option and message reactions, WhatsApp has now been spotted testing a feature that would allow users to create links to join calls on the messaging app. Previously, WhatsApp had rolled out the ability to join a call even if it had already started. Now, it will allow the host to create a link for WhatsApp calls and invite other contacts.
As per Wabetainfo, WhatsApp will soon make it easier for people to join calls by using call links. The call host will be able to create links within their contact list and share them with anyone. The link can be shared with people who are not added to your contact list. It is important to note that to make a call on WhatsApp using the link, a user will be required to create an account on WhatsApp if he doesn't have one. That is because WhatsApp calls are secured by end-to-end encryption.
The feature would be slightly different from the one that is already available on Messenger Rooms. The Messenger Room could be joined by anyone, even a non-Facebook user, but unfortunately, the WhatsApp call can only be joined by users who have WhatsApp accounts. “Since this feature is under development, you cannot create call links right now, but WhatsApp is working on releasing this feature in a future update.” the report states.
The feature is currently being developed by the messaging app and unless WhatsApp announces the feature, we should take information with a pinch of salt. Although most features that appear during the beta tests, make it to the final update, WhatsApp also gets rid of some of the features after testing them. So do not get too excited already, let WhatsApp take its own sweet time to release the feature.
Apart from that, WhatsApp was recently spotted working on a new search message shortcut and the traces of WhatsApp’s message reactions feature have also been spotted again on WhatsApp Desktop beta. WhatsApp will soon let users react to messages using emojis. Users will get to choose among six emoji options provided below in a message. The feature was spotted in the beta version of the messaging app.
