- WhatsApp video chat now supports up to eight people thanks to a new update that’s currently rolling out to users.
- WhatsApp video calls are end-to-end encrypted, unlike the newly released Messenger Rooms video conferencing app.
- WhatsApp will also receive Rooms support soon, a new leak reveals.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic altered the way we live our lives, forcing us to spend more time indoors than we’d have wanted. But as annoying as these social measures might seem, they’re a necessity. Staying away from other people might save your life and theirs, as it’ll help curb the transmission of COVID-19. Thankfully, technology is here to help at every step of the way. Thanks to the internet, any smart device can be turned into an entertainment platform. YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and any other streaming platform is ready to deliver instant access to movies, TV shows, and music. Games are also one tap away. And for those who have to study or work from home, there’s plenty of software to get the job done.
It’s actually the COVID-19 pandemic that made video chat apps even more popular, with Zoom being the clear winner. Zoom may have been riddled with privacy and security issues, but the video conferencing software is incredibly easy to use, whether it’s for school/work or for talking to your friends and family. Google updated its Meets platform to replicate some of Zoom’s features. Facebook just launched Messenger Rooms, a Zoom-like video chat app that works on any devices, regardless of whether you have a Facebook account. The app will also soon work with Instagram Direct, Portal, and WhatsApp. While you wait, you can at least take advantage of WhatsApp’s newest video calling feature, support for up to eight people.
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WhatsApp video chat supports groups of up to 8 people ahead of Rooms integration originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 28 Apr 2020 at 07:31:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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