WhatsApp to allow users to join missed call, adds biometric authentication using face unlock
The two WhatsApp features are currently under development.
By ET Online | Updated:
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The new WhatsApp feature is being rolled out to Android and iOS devices.
Messaging app WhatsApp often rolls out new updates in its beta versions to keep up with the ever-changing demands of its large user base. Recently, the Facebook-owned app had rolled out a 'mute forever' option which allowed chats to be muted for 'forever'. The feature was a part of the WhatsApp beta test for months on the Android and iOS apps.
Now, as per the website WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has rolled out a new update which will allow users to join an ongoing group call with 'join missed call' feature. The feature will allow users to join an ongoing group call midway. As of now, the users cannot join a group call unless someone calls them again to enter the call.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android update 2.20.203.3. WhatsApp users will get two options - Ignore and Join. By clicking on Join, the user can send a request to join an ongoing group call.
Another feature that WhatsApp is testing is the biometric lock. The new feature could soon let users open the app after a biometric authentication using their face ID and fingerprint. Currently, on Android, only a “Fingerprint lock” feature is available as a biometric lock.
WhatsApp already supports Face ID and Touch ID unlocking on iOS devices. The two WhatsApp features are currently under development and will be available in a future build.
The new WhatsApp feature is being rolled out to Android and iOS devices. In case you are not able to see the feature on your WhatsApp, we would recommend updating the app to its latest version.
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