WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that will allow users to build links to join calls on the messaging service.
WhatsApp has been developing a host
of features to improve the user experience. Following the introduction of a new
search tool and message reactions, WhatsApp has been discovered testing a
feature that would allow users to establish links to join calls on the
messaging service. Previously, WhatsApp enabled users to join a call even if it
had already begun. It will now be possible for the host to create a link for
WhatsApp calls and invite other contacts.
According to Wabetainfo, WhatsApp
will soon make it easy to join calls by using call links. The call host will be
able to build and share links inside their contact list with anyone. The link
can be sent to folks who are not on your contact list. It is vital to note that
in order to make a WhatsApp call using the link, a user must first register an
account on WhatsApp if he does not already have one. This is due to the fact
that WhatsApp calls are protected by end-to-end encryption.
The feature would differ
differently from the one now accessible on Messenger Rooms. The Messenger Room
can be joined by anybody, even non-Facebook users, however, the WhatsApp call
can only be joined by people who have WhatsApp accounts. "Because this
function is in development, you cannot build call linkages right now," the
article said. "However, WhatsApp is working on providing this feature in a
future version."
The function is currently being
developed by the messaging app, and we should take everything with a grain of
salt until WhatsApp announces it. Although the majority of additions that
arrive during beta testing make it into the final release, WhatsApp does remove
some features after testing them. So don't get too enthusiastic just yet;
WhatsApp will roll out the feature at its own pace.
Aside from that, WhatsApp was also
seen working on a new search message shortcut, and hints of WhatsApp's message
reactions feature were also discovered on WhatsApp Desktop beta. WhatsApp will
soon allow users to respond to messages with emojis. In a message, users will
be able to select from the six emoji selections listed below. The capability
was discovered in the messaging app's beta version.