August 19, 2025

Get ready for a fresh twist in your WhatsApp chats! The Meta-owned messaging giant has rolled out exciting new features that let you schedule group calls in advance, making it easy to plan hangouts or work meetings without the last-minute rush. Just tap the + button in your Calls tab, pick ‘Schedule call’, invite your friends or colleagues, and boom! Everyone gets a reminder before the call starts. Imagine all calls neatly lined up with attendee lists and call links in the Calls tab. Plus, the person who creates the link knows when others join. But wait, there’s more fun! During group calls, you can now express yourself better with options like the ‘raise hand’ feature, making talks livelier and organized. This update aims to fit both your personal fun and professional needs while keeping everything safe with WhatsApp’s strong end-to-end encryption. This new scheduling magic arrives after WhatsApp launched ‘Message Summaries’ in June. Using MetaAI tech, it gives quick private overviews of unread chats so you know what’s happening without reading every message. And that’s not all! According to AFP, Meta plans more goodies in its Updates tab. Soon, you could see paid channel subscriptions, promoted channels in the Discovery directory, and even ads inside WhatsApp Status. These smart moves aim to open new ways for creators and businesses to earn money while you enjoy cool features. So, are you ready to schedule your WhatsApp calls like a pro and enjoy the next level of messaging fun and security?

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Tags: Whatsapp, Group calls, Meta, Messaging, End-to-end encryption, Monetisation,