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WhatsApp announced a few days ago an increase in the limit of people for video calls, something very useful in times of confinement by Covid-19. During these last weeks, the use of video call applications and services has skyrocketed. It is the best way to stay in touch with our family and friends. However, the messaging app only allowed video calls with up to 4 people. Now the limit is 8 Many users are already receiving this new feature: so you can make a group video call with up to 8 people on WhatsApp.
First, you need to download the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS. In the event that you use Android, you must have the WhatsApp beta. To be part of the beta program you just have to go to Google Play, search for WhatsApp and scroll down to the option that says 'Join the beta program' Then, you an update will come with the beta version. Of course, you should know that the beta may include some bugs that are not in the final version. If you prefer to wait, it is likely that the new limit will arrive in the stable version of WhatsApp for Android in the next few days. In the case of iOS, the application of this new option is done gradually.
Same process, but the limit is extended
Within WhatsApp, go to the calls option and click on the phone icon that appears at the bottom (top on iOS). Next, click on 'New group call'. Select the contacts. You will see that now it lets you choose more than 3 people. Specifically, a maximum of 7, since it would count you as participant number 8. Click on the video call button that appears in the upper area. Now you will have to wait for users to answer your call. As soon as one accepts it, the video call will begin and the other contacts can join. Of course, as a requirement all those people you have invited must have the latest version of WhatsApp. You can ask them to install it for you with the steps in this article.
With this new option, WhatsApp becomes an alternative to Zoom or FaceTime to make video calls with friends or family It is the easiest way simple and fast. Of course, it has its drawbacks. There is no app for iPad, so we will not be able to make the video call from there. The web version also does not allow video calls.
