WhatsApp Web Gains Native Audio and Video Calling with Screen Sharing and Device Switching
WhatsApp Web is finally adding native audio and video calling capabilities, allowing home users to make calls directly from the browser without relying on a separate desktop application.
Previously limited to messaging and reading chats, the web version will now feature a dedicated Calls tab displaying call history and favorite contacts. Users will also gain access to screen sharing and reactions, bringing the feature set close to that of the full desktop client.
Meta has enabled seamless call handoff between devices, so a conversation started in the browser or on a computer can continue uninterrupted on a smartphone.
For group calls, waiting rooms are being introduced. The link creator can activate an option requiring approval for entry, manually admitting participants or rejecting unwanted guests. This control is particularly valuable for business meetings.
Further enhancements include background noise suppression to filter out sounds from crowded environments and faster upgrade to HD video quality within the first seconds of a call rather than after initial low-resolution buffering.
Recently, WhatsApp also enabled username reservations, allowing calls to other users across platforms using nicknames without revealing phone numbers.
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