WhatsApp to allow scheduling calls in group chats. What is the feature?

Also, participants will be notified about a call 15 minutes before it is scheduled to start.

Published on: Aug 11, 2023, 02:31:17 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to schedule calls in group chats.

This is according to WhatsApp news tracker WABetaInfo; in its report, WABetaInfo noted that the feature will also notify group participants about an upcoming call, once it has been set up by a member.

How will the feature work?

To explain this, the website shared this screenshot.

As seen above, you will find this tool within the group in which the call is to take place. People must only tap the ‘Schedule Call’ button to check if the feature stands activated for their WhatsApp account.

Key abilities of the feature

For the call, users can choose its subject, the date on which it is to be scheduled, as well as the type (video or voice). Once a call has been scheduled, an event will automatically get added to the group chat, and all those who decided to join the call will be notified 15 minutes before it begins.

Availability

For now, the tool is at a testing stage, and is available only to select beta testers. The Meta-owned messaging platform will roll out the ability to even more people over the coming weeks,

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More