We have been waiting for them for a long time, perhaps more than we would like, but the wait is almost over. WhatsApp published yesterday an entry on his blog announcing the imminent arrival of video calls to the most used messaging application on the planet. At the moment, the function is being activated gradually and remotely, which means that, although in many media they ensure that it is available to all users, the reality is different.
As has already happened with the function that allows us to search for GIFs from Giphy or Tenor, it is likely that some users may have to wait a little longer to be able to use video calls. In the case of GIFs, many users had to wait for the launch of an update that would include the new function in the list of new features, a new version that should reach the App Store sometime this week, with the possibility of being today .
At last! Video calls come to WhatsApp
Those impatient to use the new function can try to make a backup copy of WhatsApp conversations and reinstall the app. Very few users claim that after reinstalling they have been able to make video calls, but this is something that I have tried several times and I have not been able to access the new function. From what it seems, this goes by country and Spain is not among the chosen ones ... for now.
At first, WhatsApp will launch person-to-person video calls for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, but in the future They also plan to launch the group ones. Without a doubt, the most used messaging app in the world is trying harder since Facebook acquired it, but I think it still has a long way to go to be the perfect app. Two good examples of deficiencies would be the native application for smart watches and that could be used on computers and tablets without depending on the instance of our smartphone.
Can you make video calls now or are you one of those who will have to wait a little longer?
Good news, thank you.
What I would like to know is when you are going to let us customize the warning tones and not have to use the predefined ones ...
I just deleted the app. Then I connected by US VPN and downloaded WhatsApp again and activated restoring everything and suddenly video calls appeared. Thanks.
The clocks connected to the mobile phone is something that only four geeks use, it is a market that will die before it matures, and the WhatsApp on the PC is the same, nobody uses it because we use the computer less and less.
The "important" shortcomings the editor mentions are used by four geeks and no one else.
Hello Fabian. Logically, I do not agree. At the very least, a chatting app cannot be limited to a mobile keyboard. Also, wouldn't video calling be 100 times better on a computer? On the other hand, I see that you have not tried the comfort of a watch. Without trying it, you can have little idea. In fact, in the article of the new update there is already a comment asking for the app for Apple Watch, something that Telegram already has, for example.
A greeting.
In Mexico it is already available