WhatsApp is rolling out individual and group voice and video calling on the web today, along with support for transferring calls between devices and more. Here are the details.
Launch of voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web
Earlier this year, WhatsApp began adding support for voice and video calling to its web platform, ahead of an early test for beta testers. last month.
Today, the company is rolling out web calling more broadly through a phased rollout that WhatsApp tells 9to5Mac will soon reach all users.
This means that starting today, WhatsApp Web users will be able to make and receive individual and group audio and video calls, just like in the WhatsApp app for iPhone, iPad and desktop.
Also launching today is Call Transfer, allowing users to seamlessly transfer their ongoing calls between devices and the web without hanging up.
Web-based WhatsApp calls also support the waiting room option, allowing hosts to control who joins a call and when. To use it, hosts must enable the “Require approval to join” setting when setting up the call.
Additionally, WhatsApp says it recently improved QuickHD, allowing users to “enjoy high-definition videos immediately in the first seconds of the call.” Paired with recently added in-call controls For Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum on iPhone, the change should further improve call quality across the platform.
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