Signal Update brings call links and these new group calling features
Signal has been updated with support for several new features designed to improve the user experience for group conversations on the platform. The latest version of Signal or Android, iOS, and the desktop client now support the new Call Links feature that allows users to start a group call with multiple users without creating a separate group chat. Other features included in the update include a new ‘raise hand’ button, emoji reactions, and a new calls tab in the Signal app.
Signal updated with call links Feature: How it works
After updating to the latest version of Signal on Android, iOS and Signal Desktop, users can create a calling link, which can be shared with any user on Signal. The feature is designed to work seamlessly, like joining a Google Meet or Microsoft Teams call from a URL.
Calling links on Signal work on iOS, Android, and the Signal Desktop app
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Previously, users had to create a group chat before starting a call, with each member having to be added manually. Now users can send the call link to multiple people in their contact list. Signal currently limits group calls to 50 participants. Once a call link is created, users can keep it
Signal is widely considered one of the most secure messaging platforms, and the nonprofit says its Call Links feature includes a feature that lets you control who can join a call. When the Requires administrator approval option is enabled, the person who created the conversation must approve each participant.
Signal adds raising hands, emoji reactions, and calling improvements
In addition to the new Call Links feature, Signal has also added a new Raise Hand button that brings the same functionality available in apps like Microsoft Teams and Google Meet to the encrypted messenger. The app also shows a list of participants who have selected the Raise Hand button.
Another popular feature on video collaboration apps – emoji reactions – can now be used on Signal for Android, iOS and the Signal Desktop app. The messaging app has also added a new one To call to action tab at the bottom of the screen so users can see their call history and manage their call links. Improvements to the user interface during calls, such as new call control buttons, are also available with the latest update.
