Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it easier to get on the phone with a friend or coworker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also reuse call links, which might come in handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you have with your family.

Within calls, Signal also gets some updates, including a “raise your hand” button to let people know you have something to say, and emoji reactions so you can spam your emoji feelings. And the app now has a tab just to track your calls, which could be useful if you want to look back at your call history.

The new calling features are available on the latest version of Signal on Android, iOS and desktop.