Whatsapp, the most popular instant messaging application in the world, has launched a new package of improvements aimed at improving the usability of the communication tool. Among the additional strengths of the service, the possibility of sharing a video call with 32 participants on any type of device (smartphone or computer) stands out, so that the brand owned by Meta will be able to compete under similar conditions with other rival applications such as Zoom or Teams, among others. others.
The new version of WhatsApp, already generally available, now offers the option to screen sharing with audio, a utility designed to improve professional performance in online meetings. In the same way, this new feature allows users to view a video from a distance, for example, simultaneously. Likewise, the platform incorporates the function featured speaker, to be able See who speaks in group calls, once the image of the person speaking appears on the screen automatically.
On the other hand, Whatsapp is committed to continuing to work on audio and video quality so that users can make increasingly clear calls, regardless of their location. “We recently launched the MLow codec that improves call reliability. Thanks to this improvement, from your mobile device you will be able to make calls without interference from noise and echo, even if the environment is noisy, as well as video calls with higher resolution if your connection is faster. The audio is usually clearer, even if you have poor network connectivity or your device is older,” company sources explain.
Since 2015, WhatsApp recognizes that it has been incorporating improvements in its communication system, as at the time it represented group calls, voice messages, video calls and multi-platform support, among other features. Now the goal is aimed at the professional segment, not only with optimized sound and image quality, but also with the option to share the screen, ideal for collaborative professional uses.
