📱 Now You Can Make Voice and Video Calls on WhatsApp Web —

Kokila Chokkanathan
Good news for whatsapp users: voice and video calling is finally coming to whatsapp Web — meaning you can now make and receive calls directly from a web browser on your PC or laptop. This long‑awaited feature removes the need to switch to your phone or a desktop app just to place a call.

📞 What’s New on whatsapp Web

For a long time, whatsapp Web was limited to text chats, media sharing, and message syncing. Making voice or video calls was only possible on the mobile app or the standalone desktop app — until now.

With the new update you can:

  • 📞 Start one‑on‑one voice calls directly from your browser
  • 🎥 Make video calls without the phone app
  • 🔐 Enjoy end‑to‑end encryption just like on the mobile and desktop apps
  • 🖥️ Initiate calls from the chat window using call icons
  • 🖱️ No separate app installation needed — calls work in the browser itself
This roll‑out is currently expanding globally, with more users gaining access gradually.

💡 How It Works

Once the feature has reached your account on whatsapp Web:

Open a chat with a contact

You’ll see voice and video call icons at the top of the window

Click the icon to start a call

Allow access to your microphone and camera when prompted

The experience feels similar to calling on the mobile app, but it happens right from your laptop or desktop browser — great for work meetings, family catch‑ups, or study sessions.

🛡️ Privacy and Security

All calls on whatsapp Web are end‑to‑end encrypted — meaning only you and the person on the other end can hear or see what’s being shared. Not even whatsapp or its parent company can access your call content.

📌 Important Notes

  • The feature is still rolling out — you may not see it yet even if you’re using whatsapp Web. Keep your browser session updated.
  • At launch, support is focused on one‑on‑one calls; group calls on the web version are likely coming later.
  • You don’t need any extra app — calls work right in your browser once enabled.
🧠 Why This Matters

This update finally brings whatsapp Web closer to complete feature parity with the mobile app. For professionals, students, and anyone who spends a lot of time on their PC, it means:

✅ Seamless calling without needing your phone
✅ Easier multitasking during calls
✅ Better video quality on bigger screens

📍 Bottom Line

WhatsApp Web — long used for texting and file sharing — can now handle voice and video calls directly in your browser. While still rolling out to all users, this feature is set to make whatsapp Web a much more powerful and convenient platform for communication.

 

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