Whether you’re on your phone, at your desk, or switching between the
two, calling on WhatsApp just works, privately and simply. Today, we are
bringing new features to make that easier no matter where you are or
what device you’re on.
Web Calling: You can now make and receive audio and video calls, both
one-on-one and group, directly from WhatsApp Web. No app download
required.
Whether you’re a college student on a shared computer, using a work
laptop that doesn’t allow app downloads, or simply prefer your browser,
you can jump on a call without leaving the browser you’re already on.
You’ll have access to features available on your other devices including
screen sharing, reactions, and a dedicated Calls tab with your full call
history and favorites, all from your browser.
Your calls on the web are end-to-end encrypted — with no time limits
and at no cost. It’s the same private experience you expect from
WhatsApp.
Call Transfer: Move an active group call from one device to another
without hanging up. For those moments when you’re on the go and start
a call on your mobile device or tablet, you can seamlessly transfer it
to WhatsApp Web or Desktop when you arrive home to collaborate on a
larger screen – or vice versa.
Waiting Room: For when you want more control of who joins your group
calls and when, we’ve introduced Waiting Room. When you create a
WhatsApp call link with “Require approval to join” enabled, participants
will enter a waiting room until you’re ready to let them in.
QuickHD: We’ve been improving the video experience at the beginning of
a call. With QuickHD, you can now enjoy high-definition video
immediately in the very first few seconds of the call.
Noise Suppression: We’ve launched noise suppression to remove the
background noise around you so your voice comes through clearly to the
person you’re calling – even in loud or busy environments. It can be
managed at any time in your in-call settings.
These features are rolling out gradually and will be available to
everyone soon. We hope they make your WhatsApp calling even simpler to
use.
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