WhatsApp allows video calls with up to 32 participants and a shared screen

Whatsapp, the world’s most popular instant messaging app, has launched a new batch of improvements aimed at improving the usability of the communication tool. Additional strengths of the service include the ability to share a video call with up to 32 participants on any type of device (smartphone or computer), allowing the Meta-owned brand to compete on similar terms with other competing applications. such as Zoom or Teams and others.

The new version of WhatsApp, already generally available, now offers the ability Screen sharing with audio is a utility designed to improve professional productivity in online meetings.. Likewise, this new feature allows users to view videos from a distance, such as simultaneously. In addition, the platform includes the function selected speaker to be able to See who’s speaking in group calls once the speaker’s picture automatically appears on the screen.

On the other hand, WhatsApp intends to continue working on audio and video quality so that users can make calls with clearer audio, regardless of their location. “We recently launched the MLow codec, which improves call reliability.. With this enhancement, you can make calls from your mobile device without interference from noise and echo, even in noisy environments, and make higher-resolution video calls if your connection is faster. The sound is usually clearer, even if you have a poor network connection or your device is old,” company sources explain.

WhatsApp admits that it has been implementing improvements to its communication system since 2015, as at that time it included group calling, voice messages, video calling and multi-platform support, among others. Now the target is aimed at the professional segment, not only with optimized sound and picture quality, but also with screen sharing capabilities, ideal for professional sharing.