WhatsApp is working on a big update for its web app. The company plans to add voice and video calling support to WhatsApp Web. This change will allow users to make calls directly from their browser without installing the desktop app.
So far, WhatsApp Web has been limited to text chats and media sharing. With this update, it will start working more like the native WhatsApp apps on Windows and Mac. Users on Windows, Mac, and Linux will be able to place voice and video calls directly from the web.
Video calls on WhatsApp Web will also support screen sharing. This will be useful for quick demos or casual discussions. However, this feature is not meant to replace full conference tools like Zoom or Google Meet. It is more of a convenience feature for regular users.
All calls made through WhatsApp Web will be end-to-end encrypted. This means only the people on the call can access the conversation. WhatsApp itself will not be able to listen in. Users will not need to enable anything manually, as encryption will be turned on by default.
This update is especially important for Linux users. WhatsApp does not offer an official Linux app. Because of this, Linux users have mostly depended on their phones or the web version for basic messaging. Voice and video calls on the web will finally close this gap.
There is no confirmed release date yet. According to WABetainfo, the calling feature is still under development. Meta is testing it to make sure the experience is stable and free of major bugs before a wider rollout.
