WhatsApp update for iOS allows video calls with 32 people simultaneously

Updated : Oct 31, 2023 14:32
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In a move to enhance user experience, WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced significant updates. 

The latest stable update for iOS brings improvements to group video calls, while passkey support has been introduced for Android users as an alternative to passwords for login authentication.

Enhanced Group Video Calls

According to WABetaInfo, the iOS update for WhatsApp enables users to initiate group video calls with up to 32 participants, a substantial increase from the previous limit of 15 initiators. 

This enhancement aims to provide a more seamless and inclusive calling experience for WhatsApp users. Previously, this feature was tested with a limited number of beta testers.

Passkey Support for Android Users

In an effort to simplify the login process, WhatsApp also recently rolled out passkey support for Android users. This means that Android device owners can now log into WhatsApp without the need for passwords.

Instead, users can unlock their passkeys using facial recognition, fingerprint, or a PIN code. 

This approach enhances security while offering convenience to users who no longer need to remember and enter complex passwords.

WhatsApp's decision to introduce passkey support comes in the wake of Google's recent announcement to promote the use of passkeys as an alternative to passwords. 

Google is actively encouraging users to create and utilise passkeys for simplified sign-ins. 

With passkeys, users can authenticate their accounts without relying solely on passwords, addressing common challenges such as password fatigue and security vulnerabilities.

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