Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new feature on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make voice and video calls directly from their browsers. The update aims to make real-time communication easier and more convenient.
Initially, the feature supports one-to-one calls. Users can open a chat and click the call button to start a voice or video conversation. This makes contacting friends, family, and colleagues faster without switching devices.
According to WhatsApp, all calls on WhatsApp Web are end-to-end encrypted. The platform uses the Signal protocol to ensure that only participants can hear or see the conversation. Neither WhatsApp nor Meta can access the content of the calls, guaranteeing privacy for users.
The web version also supports screen sharing. Users can now present their screens in real time during calls, similar to features available in desktop applications. This addition is expected to improve productivity for professionals and students using WhatsApp for online meetings.
WhatsApp clarified that there is no separate desktop app for these calls. Windows users not using the newer hybrid desktop app can now make calls directly through their browser, simplifying access for more users.
In other updates, WhatsApp beta for Android revealed plans to add a dedicated Meta AI tab in the navigation bar. This new feature will replace the Communities section, but users will still be able to manage communities from the chats tab.
Overall, these updates show WhatsApp’s continuous effort to enhance user experience and make communication more secure and seamless. With voice, video, and screen-sharing capabilities, WhatsApp Web now matches many features of the mobile and desktop versions, offering a complete communication solution online.
This rollout highlights WhatsApp’s focus on privacy, accessibility, and modern communication needs, keeping it competitive among web-based messaging platforms. Users are encouraged to update their web sessions to access the new features immediately.
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WhatsApp continues to evolve with user-focused improvements, ensuring secure, reliable, and convenient messaging for both personal and professional use.
