Instant messaging application WhatsApp introduced new features for group voice calls on Friday. The latest feature allows users to mute and message participants, along with banner notifications while in a group call. Everytime someone new will join a group voice call--even if offscreen--users will now see a banner notification saying, "X joined the call".

"This way, you will know when a new person joins and who they are, even if you are on a big call and the person is not one of the names fixed on your screen," said the company. The users can now mute others on a group voice call. The feature will avoid listening to accidental background chatter while the users try to hear something another person is saying.