# Secure Group-Call Features WhatsApp Added New Features to its Group Call Functionality By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-group-call References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/18/23174047/whatsapp-mute-people-group-calls-privacy-features) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/wcathcart/status/1537510784539820032/photo/1)  Meta announced new updates for its [WhatsApp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-5) group call functionality on the popular secure chat app. The update includes two main features. The first main feature is the ability for any call participant to [mute any other participant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mic-drop). It is important to note, though, that this is a local mute function, meaning the person is only muted for the person who muted them, not silenced for the whole call. The second main feature is an updated notification at the bottom of the display while in a group call. This notification will tell the participants when an attendee enters or leaves the call, making it easier to keep track of who is participating in a call, even when tens of people are present. Image Credit: Meta, Will Cathcart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remote Group Communication:** Developing new and innovative features to enhance group communication for remote teams to collaborate effectively. - **Secure Online Communication:** Investing in security for online communication platforms by introducing features such as local mute function. - **Real-time Status Notification:** Providing real-time updates to notify participants when attendees join or leave the call, to make group calling smoother and more efficient. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Communication Technology:** Incorporating the latest technological advancements in group communication tools and developing new features to stand out in the market. - **Remote Work Industry:** Creating innovative solutions for remote teams to collaborate efficiently and communicate effectively during virtual meetings. - **Cybersecurity Industry:** Strengthening security measures and providing encrypted messaging services which offer secure communication features such as local mute function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Voice Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-5.md) - [Social Group Voice-Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-voice-chats.md) - [Privacy Silenced Call Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-unknown.md) - [Enhanced Video Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videocall.md) - [WhatsApp Privacy Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-controls.md) - [Privacy-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-lock.md) - [Telegram-Style Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging.md) - [Workplace-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-integration.md) - [One-Way Chat Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/channels-feature.md)