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WhatsApp brings group calls and video calls to its web version

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • WhatsApp has launched group calls and video calls on its web version.
  • Users can now make and receive calls directly from their browser.
  • The feature includes end-to-end encryption, high-definition quality, noise cancellation, and device transfer capabilities.

WhatsApp is expanding its calling features by enabling group calls and video calls directly through its web version. This new functionality allows users to connect with others via voice and video directly from their web browser, adding a significant layer of convenience for desktop users.

The platform emphasizes that these calls are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring that conversations remain private and secure between participants. The feature also boasts high-definition quality for calls, noise cancellation to improve audio clarity, and the ability to transfer calls between devices seamlessly.

This move by WhatsApp aims to provide a more integrated and versatile communication experience, allowing users to stay connected through their preferred devices. The introduction of group calling on the web version complements existing features and further solidifies WhatsApp's position as a comprehensive messaging and communication tool.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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