WhatsApp Will Increase The Number Of People In The Call Group

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JAKARTA - WhatsApp is updating the features in its application, specifically the Group Call service. Later this popular conversation application, will be able to make group calls either telephone or video more than four people at once.

At least according to the latest report from WABetainfo, WhatsApp is tweaking the code in its application so that it can increase the number of participants in group voice and video calls. At this time, WhatsApp users can only contact four people at the same time.

The number of participants in the WhatsApp Call Group is certainly less than what competitor apps offer. Especially now that many users rely heavily on video call or teleconference applications so they can gather at one time virtually.

Moreover, people are currently forced not to do activities outside the home, along with the recommendation of physical distancing to work or study from home to prevent COVID-19. That's why apps like Zoom, Google Hangouts Meet, and Skype have become popular in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

You'll be able to get in touch with your family and friends better, thanks to the new group call limit, available within the next weeks. This is the best decision taken by @WhatsApp: we can stay safe at home, but we can meet virtually more people we love though WhatsApp 💚. #RT https://t.co/M0DsObrTmS

- WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 16, 2020

Rumor has it this feature will be completed, on WhatsApp version 2.20.128 for Android and 2.20.50 on iOS. Unfortunately, it is not yet known how many new WhatsApp participants are in group calls.

Of course, when this update comes, it is hoped that it can accommodate the needs of WhatsApp users to interact with each other. Especially in the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic which relies heavily on technology to communicate.

Previously, WhatsApp had limited the forward message feature for its users. This step was taken to suppress the spread of the corona virus hoax. Now, each message that has been forwarded 5 times can only be forwarded to one person.