WhatsApp Brings End-to-End Encrypted Voice and Video Calls To The Web
WhatsApp has introduced end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling to its web browser version. This update bridges a feature gap with mobile apps and provides a convenient alternative for users who cannot install desktop software.
Why it matters
It enhances accessibility and security for browser-based communication, positioning WhatsApp as a more robust competitor to enterprise tools like Zoom and Teams.
WhatsApp has expanded its browser-based service with support for end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling, allowing users to make and receive calls through WhatsApp Web without downloading the company’s Windows or macOS applications.
The update closes one of the most significant feature gaps between WhatsApp Web and the platform’s mobile and desktop applications. It also gives WhatsApp a more direct presence in the browser-based communications market, where services such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Zoom have long allowed people to join calls without installing dedicated software.
WhatsApp announced the feature on July 28 alongside several other calling improvements, including transfers between devices, waiting rooms for group calls, faster activation of high-definition video and configurable background-noise suppression.
The company said the features are being introduced gradually and will become available to all users, although it did not provide a precise date for completing the global rollout.
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