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Finally, WhatsApp comes out with video calling and here’s how it works

BI India BureauNov 15, 2016, 12:36 IST

At last, WhatsApp realised text messages are not enough and finally rolled out its video calling feature.

In the coming days, WhatsApp’s more than 1 billion users will be able to make video calls across Android, iPhones and Windows devices.

“Video calling is one of the most requested features from people in India. We are proud to have launched this feature in India. We now have 160 million users and we look forward seeing people use WhatsApp to talk to their friends and loved ones face-to-face,” said Jan Koum, CEO & co-founder WhatsApp.

The new WhatsApp video calling feature will work on devices with Android 4.1 and above.

Once you click on the call button, you will start getting a new video calls options along with the existing voice calls.

You can also choose the main image of the video calling.