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WhatsApp begins rolling out video calling feature, but there's a catch


WhatsApp begins rolling out video calling feature, but there's a catch
You already send text messages and make voice calls with WhatsApp, now you can also make video calls through the app — provided you've an android/" target="_blank">android/" target="_blank">Android phone, for now.SEE ALSO: Facebook gives WhatsApp the Snapchat treatment, tooThough the company hasn't begun advertising this yet, but new beta versions of its Android app come with the ability to make video callsIf you and your friend are both on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, you will now see "Video Call" and "Voice Call" options when you hit the dialer button on top.Do note that the feature is still in early stage, so the video feed could stutter at times.
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WhatsApp video calls could be coming soon to Android


WhatsApp video calls could be coming soon to Android
WHATSAPP looks set to push out a huge update to its popular messaging service and here's what to expect.GETTY NEW: WhatsApp users could soon be able to make and receive video callsWhatsApp fans could be about to see something new coming to their smartphones.The world's most popular messaging service appears to be planning a major update and video calls could make an appearance.Many other services including Google Hangouts and Facebook Messenger already include the ability to make video calls and WhatsApp clearly doesn't want to be left behind for too long.
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Are WhatsApp and Hike taking on Google Duo in the video calling space?


Are WhatsApp and Hike taking on Google Duo in the video calling space?
ResourcesThe market for communication apps is like a power play between a few old school names, each of which occupies a good share of the same.After Google launched its famous Google Allo, which many have claimed might just beat even WhatsApp, the latter decided to hit-back at the multibillion dollar conglomerate by upping its game, announcing the release of its new video-calling feature.Since WhatsApp still remains number one in the communication apps department in India, this new feature will definitely give it a cutting edge over its competitors.Not ready to settle for less, the purely Indian messenger app, Hike, also announced its plan to launch its video-calling feature, which they have reportedly been working on since last September.
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Hike rolls out video calling, even as WhatsApp dithers in beta


Hike rolls out video calling, even as WhatsApp dithers in beta
Hike rolls out video calling, even as WhatsApp dithers in betaAll android/" target="_blank">android/" target="_blank">Android users will have the feature this week, while iOS users will get it "very soon,"Indian messenger app is rolling out video calling.All Android users will have the feature this week, while iOS users will get it "very soon," says a statement from the company.Users who have updated their app anytime since September can select a chat thread, tap a call button at the top right, and choose to make a video or audio call."We see India as primarily a sight and sound market, and believe will have a large impact on how people communicate," says Kavin Bharti Mittal, founder and CEO of Messenger.
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