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Meta-owned personal messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out four new features for its users. These features are aimed at improving the video and audio calling experience for users. These updates have been released not only for mobile users but also for desktop users. WhatsApp has given information about these new features through a blog post.

The company has also shared that about 200 crore calls have been made from the platform so far. Let's know about these great features in detail…

1. Secret surprise feature in a group call

WhatsApp has introduced a special feature for group calling. Now users can secretly add selected people to give a secret surprise in a group call. In this way, you can surprise someone by connecting to a WhatsApp call on a special occasion. This feature will be useful when you are planning a surprise party or gift for someone.

2. Night mode and new effects in video calling
WhatsApp has added night mode and many new effects for video calling, which will make the calling experience great. With the help of night mode, users will be able to experience better video quality even in low light. Effects like puppy ears, microphones, and underwater have also been added to video calling. Higher resolution video quality facility is being provided in 1:1 and group calling, which will provide great picture quality during video calls.

3. Improvements in desktop calling features
Some new changes have been made to make the WhatsApp calling experience easier for desktop users as well. Now desktop users can directly dial the number and make a call. Calling can be started by clicking on the call tab of the app. Along with this, the facility to create a call link will also be available.

4. Improvements in typing indicator
WhatsApp has added a new typing indicator feature to further improve the chatting experience. This feature will make real-time chatting more comfortable. Users will now be able to see who is typing in the chat. In group chats, the profile picture of the users typing the message will also be visible, making it easier to reply to the correct message. The existing typing visuals will be replaced by this new feature.