Latest WhatsApp Video Calling Feature: Video Calling Feature:The current version on the iOS App Store is 2.12.12, so the update that introduces video calls shouldn’t be far away. Users will be able to switch between front-facing and rear-facing camera while talking on a video call. Facebook Messenger and Viber have already been offering video calling.
The most recent public release for WhatsApp for iOS carries built number 2.12.12, which is much older than what is available to internal testers. Apart from this, the app is also expected to add multi-tab support inside the user interface of the app, streamlining it and making it easier and faster for users to jump between different conversations with users and groups alike. Leaked screenshots now tip that WhatsApp may soon receive video calling support. The screenshot above shows the iOS version of the app, but presumably the feature will arrive on Android and other platforms as well. The video calling feature that will arrive soon for WhatsApp users will certainly make it become a bigger competitor for Skype, GSM Arena reported.
The report also says that the colour green will become more dominant in WhatsApp for iOS’ scheme. This will make the iPhone version of WhatsApp more consistent with the Android version.WhatsApp will also get tabs for chats now, so users will not have to exit chats each time they switch between multiple conversations.With this move, Facebook will have two messaging services offering similar features: Messenger and WhatsApp.
Besides, some other changes include changing the colour of emojis just by presses and long-presses, and custom chat notifications. Another notable change is the option in seeing to use low data for WhatsApp calls.
WhatsApp crossed the 900 million users milestone this year in September. In February last year, WhatsApp was acquired by social networking site Facebook, its biggest buyout till date, for a whopping USD 19 billion.
