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By Malik Shahzad Aslam :
Taking another step in expanding its web-based services, WhatsApp has begun rolling out support for voice and video calling directly through web browsers, allowing users to place calls without installing a desktop application.
The new feature enables real-time audio and video communication straight from WhatsApp Web, making it easier for users to stay connected from any computer.
Initially, the update is being introduced for one-to-one conversations. Users can start a call by opening an individual chat and clicking the call icon, similar to how the feature works on mobile and desktop platforms.
According to WABetaInfo, the functionality is currently being rolled out gradually and will become available to more users over the coming weeks.
Reaffirming its privacy standards, Meta said that calls made via WhatsApp Web remain fully end-to-end encrypted and are protected using the Signal protocol. This ensures that only the participants can access the audio or video, while neither WhatsApp nor Meta can listen in or store the content.
In addition to calling, WhatsApp Web now supports screen sharing, allowing users to display their screens during calls — a feature already familiar to desktop app users.
The update is particularly useful for Windows users who are not using the newer hybrid desktop app, as they can now make calls directly through their browser without downloading additional software.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also testing interface changes on mobile. In a recent beta version for Android, the company revealed plans to introduce a dedicated Meta AI tab in the bottom navigation bar. This new section will replace the Communities tab, although users will still be able to create and manage communities from within the main chat interface.
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