WhatsApp users can now join ongoing calls right straight

WhatsApp has announced more features to its joinable calls feature. This was one of the most important features that were added by the messaging app because it gives them leeway to users to join an ongoing call after it has begun. The new addition to the feature enables users to call a WhatsApp group and join from the group chat window. Users will now see a dedicated button near the group chat icon.

While introducing the feature, the social media company claimed that only people who are part of the respective group would be able to join the call. The call would be displayed in the chat, so people can see which groups have ongoing calls immediately after opening the app.

Need to pop in and out of a group call? Easily join ongoing calls right from your group chats! pic.twitter.com/OtOHKXh5Ev

— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 18, 2021

The company said group calls are contextual to group chats and users can now join them right from the chat tab. It said group calling is growing in popularity and integrating joinable calls gives WhatsApp users a ‘spontaneous’ way to connect with their family and friends groups. Users can call a WhatsApp group and join the call directly from the group chat. The notification will say the name of the group instead of the participant’s name. Only people who are part of the group can join the call. The call will show in the chat list so people can see which groups have ongoing calls immediately after opening the app. “We are making it easier to connect spontaneously with your groups. Join ongoing calls with your groups anytime, effortlessly, and directly from the chat view with one click,” WhatsApp said in a statement.

WhatsApp had previously rolled out the ability to join a group call, even after it’s started. This clearly meant that you don’t have to join the call as soon as it starts, you can join the call whenever you wish to. WhatsApp had also introduced a call info screen, so you can see who is already on the call, and who has been invited but not yet joined. And, if you hit ‘ignore’ you can join later from the calls tab in WhatsApp.