WhatsApp is expanding its Discord-like voice chat feature so that group chats of any size can talk to each other in real time. Unlike group calling, which has existed on the app for years, real-time “audio hangouts” are more of a drop-in feature that doesn’t ring every member of the chat.
Voice chats also offer a bit more flexibility than a traditional call because the interface doesn’t take over your whole screen. That means you can still follow along in the chat for new messages or keep an eye on any incoming notifications.
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