WhatsApp means surprise. Meta is constantly bringing new features for users. Not only for messaging, many people choose this popular messaging app for calling. But until now, calling could only be done from mobile. From now on, audio and video calls can also be made from WhatsApp Web. In addition, from now on, users are being given more control over group calls. It is heard that this feature has already arrived. Gradually, users all over the world will get this benefit.
WhatsApp first introduced voice calling in 2015. A year later, in November 2016, it also introduced video calling. However, it could only be done from Android and iOS mobile devices. However, both voice and video calling features were not added to the desktop apps for Windows and Mac until 2023. Now, almost three years later, it is being introduced on the web version as well.
Learn how to make video or voice calls from your desktop. First, launch WhatsApp Web in your desktop or laptop’s web browser. Open the chat window of the person you want to call. Tap the video or audio call button depending on the call you want to make. When making a call for the first time, you will need to allow WhatsApp Web to use your laptop’s microphone and webcam. However, you can give ‘one-time permission’. You can also give ‘permission only while using WhatsApp Web’. Finally, tap the ‘OK Got It’ button to start calling.
In addition, another feature that will give users more control over group calls is ‘Waiting Room’. This means that users will have the option to allow them to join the call. They will wait until the organizer of the call adds them. Just like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.