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WhatsApp Developing Voice and Video Calls for Web Client

Reports point to new controls for call notifications in the browser.

Overview

  • WABetaInfo surfaced a settings screenshot showing an option to enable or disable desktop notifications for incoming calls in WhatsApp Web.
  • The browser implementation is being designed to keep calls connected while users open or switch tabs.
  • Voice and video calls are expected to carry end-to-end encryption consistent with WhatsApp’s desktop and mobile apps, according to reporting.
  • The feature remains in development with no announced release timeline.
  • Adding calling to the web client would close a long-standing gap, as Windows and macOS apps already support calls while WhatsApp Web has not.