Users can go to the Call card, press the + button and select the Schedule call. Here, you can also invite colleagues or friends to participate.
The list of upcoming meetings will be displayed right in the Call card, along with a list of attendees and participating linkages. The link creator will receive notification when someone else participates in the call.
In addition, this link can be added to the calendar application. When the start time is right, each member will receive a notification.
Facebook has also added a number of other features, bringing the platform closer to services like Zoom or Google Meet. Specifically, there is a raise your hand button to signal you want to speak and the ability to send emojis while in the meeting.
These are features that were popular on online meeting platforms, but have just been added to WhatsApp - an application that started as a simple messaging tool since 2009.
The addition of online meeting features shows that WhatsApp is stepping up its role in the working environment, not just stopping at personal communication. This move could help the platform attract more business users and remote working groups who are looking for a simple meeting tool, integrated right on a familiar messaging app.
In the context of Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams shaping the market, WhatsApp expects the advantage of available users and convenience to help them compete, especially in emerging markets.
