WhatsApp has also introduced a new call info screen that shows who all are invited for the group conversation.
On Monday, WhatsApp began rolling out joinable group calls, which allow users to join a group video or audio call after it has begun and has been missed previously. Users will be able to join a group call even if they miss a call when their phone rings at first. The update now includes an easy option to leave and rejoin a group WhatsApp call while it is already in progress. WhatsApp users haven't had a native option to join a group call until today. During a phone or video conference on the platform, however, participants in an active call can add members.
How to join a WhatsApp group call that has been missed
Even if you missed the call, you'll notice a Tap to Join option in the call log on WhatsApp to join an ongoing group call. To join the call, all you have to do is select that option.
WhatsApp has also added a new call info screen that allows users to see who has been invited but has not yet joined the discussion. Instead of getting their information after joining the call, you can look at the call's active participants from the call info screen. In addition, the call data page contains an Ignore button that allows you to ignore a call and rejoin it later from WhatsApp's Calls tab.
WhatsApp was seen testing joinable calls on the platform last week. The new experience was introduced in WhatsApp for iOS beta version 2.21.140.11 for iPhone users. There was also a call screen that resembled Apple's FaceTime UI.
WhatsApp beta testers on Android received joinable calls shortly after the iOS release. On both iOS and Android, the overall experience appears to be the same.
WhatsApp hasn't said when you'll be able to make joinable calls on your smartphone. However, because the update has begun to go out, it should soon be available on the most recent versions of WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
