Video Chat With 32 of Your Closest Friends on WhatsApp

Video Chat With 32 of Your Closest Friends on WhatsApp App update lets you chat with up to 32 people, mute them, and invite people.

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colorful waveforms that come to life when someone whose camera is off speaks

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