After introducing voice calls back in March, Slack is fulfilling its promise to include video calls. Developers of the team collaboration tool promised to include video calls 9 months ago and now, they're keeping their word.

The new video-calling feature will allow up to 15 people to chat in real-time. In a post by The Verge, users can access this feature by clicking the phone icon in the app. Then, click the camera button to turn the video-calling feature on. Users will also be able to respond with emoji animations floating over their screens.

This feature will be available for Slack users in the next few days. However, it will only be available to the latest Windows and Mac applications. Mobile users can join the video calls, but they will only be able to listen and speak to conversations. Video-calling is still not supported as of the moment for mobile devices.

Slack also supports third-party video apps. You can use the messaging app to make calls, while using Hangouts and Zoom. Available Slack alternatives like Discord still do not support video calls. Developers of the Slack app hopes to take advantage of the market for cloud-based communication.

Slack Is Challenging Skype's Popularity

In other news, Slack's new feature is threatening Skype's popularity. The messaging service is making headlines after announcing a new video-calling feature. According to Digital Trends, Slack's reliability is getting the attention of the corporate world.

Slack is challenging Skype with simplicity and a mix of cheeky attitude (emoji animations). Users can also use the video-calling feature even it's not installed in your device. The cloud messaging service supports Google, Hangouts, Zoom, and other third-party platforms as well.

Slack is gaining more international notoriety by connecting people through a simpler application. Stay tuned for updates on one of the world's fastest-growing corporate messenger: Slack.