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WhatsApp rolling out 32-person video calling feature on Windows beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to create video calls with up to 32 people, on Windows beta.

Beta users will receive a message that invites them to try calling their groups, reports WABetaInfo.

Earlier, only the ability to place audio calls with up to 32 people was available on Windows.

WhatsApp is a freeware, cross-platform, centralized instant messaging and voice-over-IP service owned by US tech conglomerate Meta. It allows users to send text, voice messages and video messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content.

More than 2 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is free2 and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.

However now, with the latest update, beta users can also video call with up to 32 people.

The new feature is currently available to some beta testers that install. The latest WhatsApp beta for Windows update, and is expected to roll out. To more users over the coming days, the report said.

In November last year, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had announced this feature for Android and iOS.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the messaging platform was rolling. Out a screen-sharing feature for video calls to some beta testers on Windows.

With this feature, users will get the choice to share a specific window. Or the complete screen with everyone participating in the video call.

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