What would instant messaging apps be without group calls? Unthinkable, isn't it?WhatsAppcontinues to want to improve them, given that it is an essential functionality of its application.
Just four years ago, it was only possible to make group calls with 4 people.This figure increased to 8 in April 2020, then to32 in November 2022. The branch ofMetaat the same time launched communities, a feature allowing us to come together with other people we meet on a daily basis, or with whom we share an interest, a bit likeSlackorDiscord.
The firm therefore integratesregularly features intended for groups, and the latest is the addition of voice rooms.
What are they?
WhatsApp has been testing voice rooms for several months now. They have been available since August in the beta of its application, and they are now available in the official versions for iOS andAndroid.
Voice rooms allow members of a group includingbetween 33 and 128 membersto communicate orally with several people. Their particularity is thatthey do not generate a call requestamong the members of the group. The latter will only be notified thanks tosilent push notifications. The voice lounge is alsoend-to-end encrypted and closes after 60 minutes of no activity. This functionality is similar to what can be found onDiscordorTelegram.
What is the difference between a voice chat and a group call?
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At first glance, this addition does not seem revolutionary; one might say that it is simply a diminished group call. However, the importance of user experience and the way in which the application is used should not be overlooked.
Metais an expert in the analysis of human behavior. The firm has probably taken into account the reluctance that some users may feel to start a group call, which necessarily involves an intrusive call notification for all its members who do not have their iPhone in modeSilenceorYes not to disturb.
Moving from “the call» to “Salon", WhatsApp removes the psychological barrier of fear of disturbance, and allows those who did not dare to dare to initiate a voice conversation with others.
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