WhatsApp adds new features to make group voice calls less chaotic


In these instances, WhatsApp will show you a banner notification saying "XYZ has joined the call". This way you can be sure to always know if and when someone has joined - and who they are. — Conference call photo created by tirachardz - www.freepik.com

BERLIN: Group calls on WhatsApp are getting a little less annoying thanks to three new features designed to be useful on conversations with lots of participants.

Among the features, expected to be particularly handy for businesses using WhatsApp, is a mute option for when someone isn't speaking but is still making loud and distracting noises.

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