WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video calling capabilities to its WhatsApp Web client for selected beta testers, according to multiple reports. The feature lets users start group calls directly from a browser, extending earlier web calling support that was introduced earlier in the year. Reported functionality includes the ability to choose which participants join a call, create and share call links, and use a waiting room for managing entry to the session. For video calls, users can also share their screens. The reports state that group calls support up to 32 participants. Like other WhatsApp calls, the group calling feature is described as end-to-end encrypted, meaning the content of calls remains protected. One outlet characterizes the rollout as an expansion of WhatsApp Web capabilities, while another describes it as a testing phase that is expected to broaden to more beta users in the coming weeks. The update’s availability is currently limited to beta participants, with wider release timing not specified across the reports.
WhatsApp begins testing group voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video calling capabilities to its WhatsApp Web client for selected beta testers, according to multiple reports. The feature lets users start group calls directl...
- WhatsApp is testing group voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web for selected beta users.
- Users can start group calls directly from a browser and create/share call links.
- The reported maximum group size for calls is up to 32 participants.
- Call options reported include selecting participants and using a waiting room.
- Group calls on WhatsApp Web are described as end-to-end encrypted.
WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video call support to its web client, letting beta testers start calls directly from the browser.
2 months agoWhatsApp is reportedly rolling out group voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web for selected beta testers. The feature allows users to start group calls directly from a browser and supports up to 32 participants. Users can choose specific participants, create call links, enable waiting rooms, and share their screens during video calls. Group calls remain protected by end-to-end encryption. The update builds on WhatsApp's web calling feature introduced earlier this year and is expected to reach more beta users in the coming weeks.
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