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WhatsApp introduced a new feature Monday to help user eliminate the fear of missing out—missing out on group calls that their friends and family have already started.
The Facebook-owned messaging application’s new joinable calls feature enables people to join calls even if they missed the initial ring that started the call, as well as to drop off and join the call as long as it remains ongoing.
A new call info screen lets people see who is already on the call and who has been invited but not yet joined, and users can hit “ignore” to join later from the app’s calls tab.
WhatsApp said in a blog post Monday, “At a time when so many of us are apart, there’s nothing better than getting together on a group call with friends and family, and there’s nothing worse than realizing that you missed a special moment … Joinable calls are rolling out from...
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