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WhatsApp Launches Official Voice and Video Calls on WhatsApp Web with New Features
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 7 hours ago
What happened
WhatsApp has officially enabled voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web, including group calls and new features like Call Transfer and Waiting Room. The rollout is gradual, with calls fully encrypted and free, enhancing usability on browsers without app installation.
- 01WhatsApp officially launches voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web for individual and group chats.
- 02New Call Transfer feature allows seamless switching of active calls between devices.
- 03Waiting Room feature lets hosts approve participants before joining group calls.
- 04QuickHD improves video quality immediately, and background noise filtering enhances call clarity.
- 05Features require camera and microphone permissions and are rolling out gradually to users.
- 06No installation needed; users should refresh WhatsApp Web if calls are not yet visible.
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