These weeks ago we were finally able to get video calls on WhatsApp, although only those users who were in the beta they could have them. This functionality adds to the ability to make calls of this app that goes from an app that was merely embedded in messages to a more complete one in features.
It is today when the chat service known by WhatsApp has officially launched the video call for its 1.000 over millions of users which has worldwide on iOS, Anroid and Windows Phone. An update that follows this beta state in which this feature has been tested, which will soon be added to the state in which images can be shared with other users as well as other services.
To use this new feature, WhatsApp users can use call button in the upper right corner of the same conversation, which will launch a small pop-up window asking if you want to launch a voice or video call to the family member or contact with whom you are talking.
During that call, you can change between rear and front camera, silence the call or press the red button to hang up. It seems that the interface changes between different operating systems such as iOS and Android, especially in how the video is displayed, as well as the size, alignment and location of the buttons.
An app that went from being merely for the texting communication to a more complex one in characteristic that does not want to be left behind in that race by offering all kinds of functionalities just like its competition does, such as Telegram or LINE.
It also fully enters compete with skype and many others that have video calling as the central axis for their services, so we will see what impact it has on that category over time. So now you can make video calls with your friends, contacts and family.
