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WhatsApp Web enables video calls, allowing use from any device
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WhatsApp Web enables video calls, allowing use from any device

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • WhatsApp Web has officially launched video and voice call features, allowing users to make calls directly from their web browser without needing their phone or desktop apps.
  • The new feature supports up to 32 participants in group calls, offers end-to-end encryption, and includes enhancements like high-definition video transmission and background noise suppression.
  • Users can manage calls on their computer, transfer them between devices, and utilize a waiting room feature for group video calls, aiming to compete with other communication platforms.

WhatsApp has strategically expanded its digital communication ecosystem by officially enabling voice and video calls directly from its Web version. This rollout, which began gradually in late July 2026, removes a significant historical barrier: the requirement to use a mobile phone or specific desktop applications for voice or video communication.

The company stated the move aims to facilitate connectivity in various settings, from restricted office computers to shared equipment. The new interface allows management of both individual and group communications, supporting up to 32 participants in group calls without time limits and with end-to-end encryption for all connections.

WhatsApp developed one of the most requested features by users: calls outside of cell phones

— WhatsAppHighlighting user demand for the new feature.

Technical innovations include QuickHD for immediate high-definition video transmission and a background noise suppression system to improve audio clarity in noisy environments. User experience is further optimized with features like "Call Transfer," enabling seamless movement of ongoing group conversations between phone and computer, and a "Waiting Room" for group video calls, giving hosts control over participant entry.

These updates position WhatsApp Web to directly challenge other communication applications, particularly for meeting and collaboration purposes, by integrating interactive functionalities like real-time "Screen Sharing."

The Web version is looking to deliver a definitive blow to other applications for holding meetings

— WhatsAppIndicating the competitive intent behind the new features.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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