WhatsApp Web update aims to narrow gap with mobile and desktop apps

The messaging platform is reportedly developing group voice and video calling, call links and scheduling tools for WhatsApp Web, a move aimed at narrowing the gap with its mobile and desktop apps. WhatsApp is said to be working on a significant upgrade to its web-based platform, signalling a push to make WhatsApp Web nearly as capable as its mobile and desktop counterparts. According to recent reports, the Meta-owned messaging service is testing features that would allow users to place and receive group voice and video calls directly through a web browser. If introduced, the update would mark one of the most meaningful enhancements to WhatsApp Web in years, addressing long-standing limitations faced by users who rely on browsers for work or shared devices. Group voice and video calls on the web At the centre of the proposed upgrade is support for group calling on WhatsApp Web. The feature would allow users to initiate and join group voice or video calls without switching to a smartphone or installing the desktop application. This could be particularly useful for professionals, students and users who frequently move between devices during the day. The move reflects WhatsApp’s broader strategy of ensuring continuity across platforms, allowing
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