WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is rolling out a new group voice chat feature that will allow users to talk live with members of a group chat while still being able to message in the group. This new feature is designed to be less disruptive than a group call, which rings every member in a group.
To start a group voice chat, users simply need to tap on the new voice chat button in the group chat header. This will create a voice chat room that other members of the group can join by tapping on the in-chat bubble. Users can see who has joined the voice chat in a banner at the bottom of the screen.
Once a voice chat is underway, users can quickly unmute, hang up, or message the group without having to leave the voice chat by clicking on the call controls at the top of the chat. Group voice chats are also end-to-end encrypted by default, so users can be confident that their conversations are private.
The new group voice chat feature is rolling out globally to large groups over the coming weeks, starting with those that have 33 people or more. It will be available on both iOS and Android devices.
Benefits of the new WhatsApp group voice chat feature
The new WhatsApp group voice chat feature offers a number of benefits over traditional group calls, including:
- It is less disruptive, as it does not ring every member in the group.
- It allows users to talk and message at the same time.
- It is end-to-end encrypted by default, so users can be confident that their conversations are private.
- It is available on both iOS and Android devices.
How to use the new WhatsApp group voice chat feature
To use the new WhatsApp group voice chat feature, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the group chat where you want to start a voice chat.
- Tap on the new voice chat button in the group chat header.
- This will create a voice chat room that other members of the group can join by tapping on the in-chat bubble.
- Once a voice chat is underway, you can quickly unmute, hang up, or message the group without having to leave the voice chat by clicking on the call controls at the top of the chat.
Conclusion
The new WhatsApp group voice chat feature is a great way to communicate with large groups of people without having to make a traditional group call. It is less disruptive, more convenient, and secure. If you are a member of a large WhatsApp group, be sure to check out the new voice chat feature when it becomes available.
