Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp Web has launched a new feature allowing users to make audio and video calls directly from their web browser, marking a major step in enhancing accessibility and real-time communication.
The feature currently supports one-to-one calls, enabling users to start voice or video calls directly from any chat window with a simple click on the call button. This eliminates the need for a dedicated desktop app, making web-based calling seamless for users across platforms, including Windows through the hybrid web interface.
WhatsApp emphasized that all calls on the web version remain end-to-end encrypted, secured using the Signal protocol. This ensures that only participants can access the content of conversations, with neither WhatsApp nor Meta able to intercept calls. Additionally, WhatsApp Web now supports screen sharing, allowing users to present their screens in real time, similar to desktop application capabilities.
In parallel, WhatsApp is also testing a dedicated Meta AI tab in its Android beta, which will appear in the bottom navigation bar. This new AI-focused feature will replace the Communities tab but will still allow users to create and manage communities from the chat interface.
With these updates, WhatsApp Web is closing the gap between mobile and desktop experiences, offering users more flexibility and secure communication options directly from their browsers.