In addition to being one of the more widespread and used applicationsis also one of those in constant evolution. Among the updates of the stable version and those of the beta, WhatsApp experiences and continually introduces news. The goal is always the same: to increase and improve the interaction between users. For this reason whatsapp therefore decided to extend vocal chats to all groups.
How to start a voice chat in a WhatsApp group
Identified for the first time in August 2023 in the Version 2.23.16.19 Betathe functionality to create vocal chats has become definitive only in November of the same year. Until this update, however, the vocal chats were available only for large groups.
Now, however, the decision has been made to make available to all groups the functionality that allows participants to a group of Enter or get out of the voice conversation at any timewithout generating notifications that others can disturb. If it is not used for an hour, the chat closes automatically.
With theLast update (whose release will gradually take place and may take a few weeks), each user within a group can start a vocal chat. To do this, simply scroll up in the conversation and hold for a few seconds. At that point the button “Connect ” And the conversation starts. The vocal chat remains visible at the bottom of the group’s screenallowing quick access to call controls. The other members of the group who want to join the vocal chat can do it at any time and view those who are already present in the conversation.
Also, during a voice chat You can continue using WhatsAppreply to messages (also of other chats) And Send multimedia content, without having to stop the vocal conversation.
This functionality – and its relative extension to all groups – was born with the aim of offer users a less invasive tool than traditional vocal calls. With vocal chats, in fact, no notifications are generated and those who want to participate can do it discreetly. In this way, even in the most active groups, you are not disturbed if you are not interested in participating. These content, specifies Whatsapp, are also by default protected with end-to-end encryption.
