Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature will make it much easier to have a phone conversation with a friend or colleague by sending them a link in or out of Signal. You can also reuse call links, which can be useful for recurring work meetings or weekly conversations with your family.
Within calls, Signal is also getting some upgrades, including a “raise hand” button to let people know you have something to say and emoji reactions so you can spam your emoji emotions. And the app now has a tab for tracking your calls, which can be useful if you want to take a look at your call history.
The new calling features are available on the latest version of Signal on Android, iOS, and desktop.