Although WhatsApp is one of the most widely used communication services in the world, its web version has long lagged behind mobile and desktop applications. That began to change in February this year, when Meta launched testing voice and video calls directly in the web interface. At first, however, these were only calls between two people. Now the situation is moving one step further. WhatsApp started between beta testers to expand support for group voice and video calls directly in the web version of the service. In other words, you will no longer need to install a desktop app or reach for your phone every time you want to organize a group call.
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Up to 32 participants at once
According to available information, it will be possible through WhatsApp Web to make voice and video calls with up to 32 participants simultaneously. The new feature also includes screen sharing and link support for easier invitation of other people to the call. As on mobile devices, end-to-end encryption remains intact. An interesting new feature is the ability to select only specific group members. So, for example, if you have a work group with dozens of people, you don't have to call everyone at once. Before starting the call, you simply choose who you want to invite.
Although it may seem like just a minor extension of an existing feature, for some users it is a relatively important innovation. Web version WhatsAppu is the main way to use the service, for example on Linux, where Meta still does not offer a full-fledged official application. This is why the limitation to text messages or the need to use a desktop client has long been one of the most common criticisms of the service. WhatsApp Web. With the introduction of group calls, the functional differences between the individual versions of the service will be reduced again.
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Only for some users so far
As with most news WhatsAppThe feature is currently only available to some web testers. beta version and no participation in beta The program does not automatically guarantee immediate access. Meta traditionally releases new features in waves and monitors their stability. However, if no major issues are discovered during testing, it is very likely that group calls will reach all users in the coming months. WhatsApp Web. And given how long people have been waiting for this feature, it will undoubtedly be one of the most significant new features the web version of the service has received in recent years.
