Overview

• Schedule Calls feature lets users plan one-on-one and group audio and video calls in advance with attendee notifications and a gradual global rollout.
• Calls tab now displays upcoming scheduled calls along with attendee lists and shareable join links to simplify meeting management.
• New in-call controls let participants raise their hands and react with emojis to moderate and engage during group calls.
• WhatsApp maintains end-to-end encryption for all scheduled and live calls despite expanded meeting-style functions.
• The launch coincides with a Writing Help beta that uses AI to suggest phrasing, fix grammar and adjust tone under Meta’s Private Processing technology.