WhatsApp has expanded group voice calling capabilities, now allowing up to 32 simultaneous participants. The change represents a significant increase from the previous limit of 8 people. The update reached iOS and Android users through new versions of the application, also bringing visual improvements to the calling interface to facilitate conversations with multiple participants.
Versões available and compatibility
The expanded functionality is available starting with version 22.8.80 for iPhone and 2.22.8.79 for Android devices. Users need to update their apps to access the new feature. The company also revamped the design of group calls, making the experience more intuitive and organized for conversations with many participants.
Como start a call with up to 32 people
The process for creating a group call is simple and straightforward. Usuários can access the feature through the calling section of the application and follow some basic steps to add contacts and start the conversation.
- Toque on the “Calls” button located in the bottom corner of the application.
- Selecione the phone icon with the “+” symbol at the top of the screen.
- Escolha the “New group call” option and add the desired contacts.
- Pressione the phone icon to start the call with the selected participants.
Além addition, it is possible to initiate voice calls directly within an existing group. Nesse case, just tap the phone icon and select the members you want to chat with. An important requirement: all added numbers must be previously saved in the device’s contact book.
WhatsApp Innovations Contexto
The expansion of group calls is part of a larger set of new features that WhatsApp has been implementing. The company announced additional features coming soon to users, including emoji reactions in conversations, sharing files up to 2GB in size, and new moderation tools for group administrators.
Essas updates pave the way for the launch of WhatsApp Comunidades, a tool that will allow you to aggregate multiple groups into a single shared space. The feature is already in the testing phase with some users and should be made available globally in 2026, with implementation on Brasil after the election period.
Impacto in group communication
The increase in the participant limit for voice calls reflects the trend of messaging platforms to offer robust alternatives for corporate and personal communication. With the ability to connect up to 32 people simultaneously, WhatsApp positions itself as a viable tool for meetings, conferences and medium-sized virtual meetings, competing with applications specialized in video conferencing.