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WhatsApp 'audio hangouts' are now open to group chats of any sizeThe app supports groups up to 1,024 if you want things to get extra chaotic.

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…

BBy Brooke SandersMay 23, 20251 min read

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.

WhatsApp is expanding its Discord-like voice chat feature so that group chats of any size can talk to each other in real time.

Brooke Sanders · Thehackingpost

Meta first introduced the feature in 2023 , but for some reason limited it to larger groups of 32 to 256 participants, which is likely a lot bigger than the average group thread on the app. Now, though, WhatsApp users can start an audio hangout in both smaller group chats and even larger ones. WhatsApp supports groups of up to 1,024 participants, which sounds extremely chaotic even for texting, much less audio.

Based on reporting by www.engadget.com.

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