Signal has launched new video calling features, which will help it to compete directly with the major video conferencing providers.
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The online technology publication TechCrunch believes that Signal’s updated platform has made it a “viable alternative” to the likes of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.
The feature highlights are contained within the dedicated “Calls” tab, which includes shareable call links, a call history, and the ability to place new calls.
Other features built into the California-based messaging service’s platform are a raise hand button, emoji reactions, options to view speakers and participants on the Signal Desktop, and additional call settings.
Nina Berman, Program Manager at Signal Messenger, introduced the latest features via a company blog post: “If you love group calls on Signal, but don’t want to create a group chat for every combination of your friends or colleagues, you’re in luck.
“Today we’re launching call links: Share a link with anyone on Signal and in just a tap or click they can join the call. No group chat required.
Berman continues: “To make Signal calling better overall, we’ve spent the last few months building some welcome improvements.
“All of these features are available in the latest versions of Signal for Android, iOS, and Desktop. Update Signal to try them out!”
New Video Calling Features
As well as the functionality outlined above, the “Calls” tab also offers management features, such as naming calls, manual permission to join, remove, or block people from attending a meeting.
Call links lets users create links through which anyone can quickly join a conversation, Signal points out that this saves you from having to create a group in advance and also does not require group chat, effectively streamlining the process.
