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WhatsApp Rolls Out Global Scheduled Calls and Enhanced Call Controls

Calendar-style scheduling merges with hand-raising, emoji reactions and a redesigned Calls tab all under WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption model.

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Overview

  • Users can now pre-schedule one-to-one or group audio and video calls with date and time, which appear in an Upcoming Calls list that sends reminders to participants.
  • A redesigned Calls tab displays scheduled meetings, attendee rosters and shareable join links that creators can manage and add to calendars.
  • New in-call moderation features let participants signal to speak with a virtual hand-raise and react silently using emoji icons.
  • The update is rolling out across iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac, with some one-to-one and group features varying by platform.
  • WhatsApp maintains end-to-end encryption for all calls as it expands tools to rival native dialers and conferencing apps.