WhatsApp Web is inching closer to supporting voice and video calls, a long-awaited feature that would bring its browser-based platform on par with its mobile and desktop counterparts. According to WABetaInfo, new interface elements such as phone and video camera icons have started appearing in group chats on the web client, hinting at an ongoing testing phase.
WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web https://t.co/JMUbJaDQrk
— The Verge (@verge) April 28, 2025
These developments follow a subtle update last month where WhatsApp introduced a dropdown call menu for beta testers, making it easier to initiate calls directly from chat windows. The new buttons on the web interface indicate that WhatsApp is working to expand its cross-platform calling capabilities beyond its existing apps.
If officially launched, the upgrade would turn WhatsApp Web into a more robust communication tool, potentially rivaling services like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Users could enjoy voice and video calls directly through a web browser—no app installation required—making it especially convenient for those using shared or public computers.
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While an official timeline hasn’t been announced, the feature promises to greatly enhance WhatsApp’s versatility for users who rely on it across multiple devices.
WhatsApp Web is set to become more convenient with the upcoming addition of voice and video calling directly through browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Edge. This means users will no longer need to install the desktop app to make calls, streamlining the experience for those who access WhatsApp across multiple devices.
WhatsApp is working on bringing voice and video calling capabilities to the web client!
WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow users to make voice and video calls directly from their web browsers, and it will be available in a future update!https://t.co/ldnkNFSM6D pic.twitter.com/8kZgloVATc
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 28, 2025
In parallel, WhatsApp is introducing an “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature aimed at boosting user security in both individual and group chats. The update restricts chat exports and prevents automatic media downloads, while also disabling the ability to mention or interact with Meta AI within chats—further tightening control over user privacy and data sharing.
In addition to this, beginning May 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running iOS 15.1 or earlier, as part of its effort to phase out older devices. Currently compatible with iOS 12 and above, the app’s updated requirements will make several older models—such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus—unsupported going forward.
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