WhatsApp adds shareable call links

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It seems like a feature that should've been around for a while, but at least it's finally here. WhatsApp has started rolling out a shareable link for calls. This will allow WhatsApp users to easily join a call through this link. You will get the option to create a video link under the calls tab. According to Meta, the link will expire after 90 days of inactivity. If it's sent to someone without a WhatsApp account, they'll be prompted to download the app. The feature is still rolling out, so if it isn't on your device yet, you might have to wait a bit.

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WhatsApp on Windows app won't need your phone to work

WhatsApp has just released a native app on Windows that no longer needs you to link your phone for it to work. The refreshed app just exited beta and is now available on the Microsoft Store. You no longer need the web-based desktop app or the one on the browser. This native version should run faster and be more responsive.

It also features a slightly cleaner interface than the previous app version but doesn't look drastically different. The most significant change is you no longer need to keep your phone online or close by to sync messages between your phone and the desktop app. According to the Meta-owned messaging service, it is also working on a native app for macOS.

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WhatsApp plans to let iOS users hide their online status

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If you don't want people to find out if you're online, WhatsApp on iOS plans to help you. The Meta-owned messaging app is working on giving you the option to hide your "Last Seen" information. You can limit it to your contacts, some people, or no one at all. You can use this same feature with who can see if you're online on the app.

The company is also working on an edit feature for its messages. It's also developing a new way of reacting to chats. Similar to what it's like with Instagram's Direct Messages, the app will let you use any emoji to react to messages.

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WhatsApp allows you to mute and message individuals in group calls

Source: Will Cathcart/TwitterA new update to WhatsApp will help make group calls more manageable. You can now mute and message specific people in group calls and get notified when someone joins that call. The former will come in handy when someone forgets to mute themselves or have a particularly noisy background that distracts from the conversation. If you do a lot of group calls on the app, these new additions might come in handy.

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