WhatsApp is now much more than just a messaging app. It was only last year that it launched more typical functions of a social network, such as WhatsApp channels; But this is only the beginning. The future of WhatsApp involves big changes that will transform the app into something very different.
In this future, calls and video calls will have great importance. It is already the preferred method of millions of users who do not want, or cannot, write to their contacts; WhatsApp calls replace mobile calls with more functions and possibilities, and they are constantly improving.
Today we see another example, with an update for WhatsApp that brings improvements and new features in calls and video calls; some changes that we will notice if we use the application on our mobile or if we prefer to use it on our computer. In fact, this may be the biggest update Calls has received since it was introduced to the app in 2015.
The biggest new feature, and the one that could be the most useful, is the screen sharing with audio. WhatsApp now allows us to share the screen of our device with the people we call via video call; This way other users can see the same thing as us, which can be particularly useful for giving presentations or helping to solve problems with an application, for example.
Now when the screen is shared during a WhatsApp video call, the audio will also be shared. This means that if we broadcast audio, it is transmitted to everyone in the video call. This can be very useful for watch videos with other peoplelike presentations, and the whole group sees the same thing at the same time.
Video call groups also benefit from another important new feature, the ability to make video calls with up to 32 participants
Finally, Meta realized improve the quality of calls and video calls, thanks to a new codec called Mlow capable of obtaining better results even in the worst situations. When making calls, it allows you to use your mobile phone without fear of noise and echo interference in noisy environments; and during video calls, it allows you to get higher resolution video with a good connection. Even though connectivity is poor, Meta promises clearer sound.