New app adds video conversations to WhatsApp

PanARMENIAN.Net - With WhatsApp reportedly mulling over the introduction of video chats, a third-party developer has brought the feature to the messaging service unofficially, Digital Spy reports.

Rounds has launched Booyah for iOS devices, a companion app to the Facebook-owned service that allows users to hold video conference calls with their WhatsApp groups and contacts.

No registration or login details are called for. With Booyah installed on your device, you can hold instant HD video chats with up to 12 of your contacts.

Although the app was designed as a companion to WhatsApp, it also works with other services and will draw contact info from them if WhatsApp isn't detected on the user's device.

"In contrast to currently available chat applications, we remove every point of friction for our users, including logins, account creation and verification, even group admins," said Ilan Leibovich, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Rounds.

"We put the power back in the hands of the users, show them we respect their time, and give them the opportunity to expand their social network."

Booyah is now available to download on the App Store, and is heading to Android devices in the future.