Confirmed: WhatsApp Video Call Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know

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Low Kay Hwa
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It doesn’t take long, does it?

Late last year, we wrote about the possibility of video calls in WhatsApp, and just two weeks ago, we reported about some people who allegedly were able to use video calls in WhatsApp.

Well, now, it’s official.

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In the next update of WhatsApp, when you make a voice call, you can then choose “Video Call”. Just like any other video-calling services, you can select the front or back camera.

Of course, this isn’t something revolutionary; Skype, Apple’s FaceTime, Viber and even LINE have got video calling functions a while back, but with WhatsApp being one of the most-used messaging apps in Singapore, you can bet that voice call might just be obsolete soon.

This feature will be rolled out for Android, iPhone and Windows phones, and will arrive in stages before it reaches everyone, so hold on a while (and keep your WhatsApp updated) before making all your video calls.

One reason why WhatsApp is the preferred choice of communication is their reliability: in the past, I’ve used other free voice call services, and WhatsApp is surprisingly the most reliable one.

Here’s WhatsApp’s statement in full.

Our goal at WhatsApp has always been to help as many people as possible stay in touch with friends, family, and others they care about. That means making a product that’s simple, easy to use, and accessible no matter where you are. We started with messaging and Group Chat. Then we added voice calling. And we did it in a way that works across thousands of device and platform combinations all over the world.

Today we’re excited to announce the next step in our efforts to connect people – WhatsApp video calling. In the coming days, WhatsApp’s more than one billion users can make video calls across Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone devices.

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We’re introducing this feature because we know that sometimes voice and text just aren’t enough. There’s no substitute for watching your grandchild take her first steps, or seeing your daughter’s face while she’s studying abroad. And we want to make these features available to everyone, not just those who can afford the most expensive new phones or live in countries with the best cellular networks.

Over the years we’ve received many requests from our users for video calling, and we’re excited to finally offer this feature to the world. Thank you for using WhatsApp and we promise to keep working hard every day to improve the service.

Featured Image: YouTube (Josh Constine)

This article was first published on Goodyfeed.com

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