How to make video calls with WhatsApp

The applications are constantly updated and more and more useful functions are added for the users. However, one of the most awaited features by users in WhatsApp, video calls, does not end up reaching the application, which is why others are beginning to appear options like Booyah Yes, those who don't want to keep waiting for WhatsApp to include video calls natively within of the application, they already have a new option: It is Booyah, an application that allows you to easily make video calls between WhatsApp contacts

The interesting thing about this new application and what makes it different from others for video calls and group video calls, is that only the contacts of this messaging service will be able to receive and accept invitations for video calls. Also, another feature that stands out is that it is possible to make group calls for free

How does Booyah work?

User must first download Booyah via Google Play Store or Apple App Store and once installed you can see a message that says: “Start Now” (Start now). Subsequently, the front camera of the mobile phone will open. On that screen with the front camera open, the user will see the icon of a hand that will indicate that they must search for the person with whom they want to communicate in the video call.

By pressing the Contacts option, the application will direct the user to WhatsApp where they will select one from the list.Then, when selected, the connection will be made and the video call will be made once both contacts have activated the front camera of their mobile phone.

Now, in case you want to end the video call, you just have to press the red button on the phone, just like with a normal call. The fact: Keep in mind that to make a video call this way, the other person must also have the Booyah application installed on their mobile terminal. If not, you can leave a message to your friend to install the app.

Although the quality of the image during the video call leaves much to be desired, the application is very easy to use, and although it is true that it could be used without the need to share it between users of WhatsApp, it would be enough to share the link generated by Booyah at the time of establishing communication, it is a fact Of course, it is designed to be used with this instant messaging app and it solves a specific need that the application itself has not satisfied up to now, such as the possibility of making video calls.

Beware of scams on WhatsApp!

Due to the interest shown by a large number of users who crave the feature to make video calls from WhatsApp, some cybercriminals have dedicated themselves to creating virus to steal both personal data and to block the mobile messaging application and leave users without the service. These viruses have been circulating for a long time and ask users for a series of data to infect the mobile.

This is why a worldwide alert has been launched so that users do not open this type of message. One of the ones that has spread recently, and that we talked about a while ago here, says: “Try the new video call service totally free” and comes accompanied by a link that redirects the user to a page where they must place their phone number. Once the user does so, the site tells them that they must share the information with 10 more friends in order to download the application, increasing the problem because the virus then spreads among the contacts of the first infected person.

Now, this virus not only causes failures in the WhatsApp service, but it can also permanently damage the equipment because the malware factory resets the mobile to capture the largest amount of data such as videos, photos and documents.

However, Booyah has nothing to do with these malicious malware and while it is true that This application is not an official tool of WhatsApp, it is a very good option for those who want to opt for face-to-face communication through the popular messaging service.

And according to what has been known so far, official video calls from WhatsApp will not be available until the middle of this year and possibly come as a surprise to users, such as when the company changed the app's design to allow voice calls, or more recently when it started to allow sending attachments … But while we wait we have BooyahDo you dare to try it?