WhatsApp down: Messaging App WhatsApp faced a major outage on Friday evening, which left thousands of users frustrated as their messages remained undelivered. The issue surfaced around 9 pm, with users flocking to social media to report the disruption.
According to outage tracking platform Down Detector, over 14,000 complaints were registered regarding the WhatsApp outage at around 9:17 pm. While the exact cause remains unclear, the widespread disruption left users unable to send or receive messages.
According to reports, thousands of users across the world experienced disruptions as WhatsApp suffered outages, affecting communication for both personal and professional use. Reports indicated that London was the most impacted city, but several areas, including Manchester and Glasgow, also faced service interruptions.
WhatsApp redesigned Call Menu
It should be mentioned here that WhatsApp is working on a redesigned call menu for individual and group chats, making it easier to manage calls and prevent accidental dialling. This feature, spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.25.5.8), is currently under development and will be available in a future update.
More control over calls in Groups
The new call menu will provide users with greater control over group calls. Instead of calling all members at once, users will be able to select specific participants before starting a call. This improvement will make group calling more flexible and convenient.
Quick call links for easier sharing
Additionally, the redesigned menu will include a shortcut to generate call links, allowing users to share them quickly without opening the Calls tab. This simplifies the process of inviting participants to a call.
Reducing accidental calls
One of the key benefits of this update is minimizing accidental calls. Currently, tapping the call button immediately dials a contact or group, which can be inconvenient. The new menu will require users to confirm their call option first, ensuring they don’t accidentally initiate a voice or video call.
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