WhatsApp's introduction of voice and video calls to bring newer risks

Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature for WhatsApp Web users, allowing them to place voice and video calls right from their computer, improving video calling experience. The two services saw a boom in users during the COVID-19 pandemic due to more people working from home and using video conferencing to connect with the outside world. At the same time, the number of WhatsApp calls making waves on the internet.

As per a report, some users have started seeing a button for voice calls and video calls on the WhatsApp Web with a ‘beta’ tag. The buttons are being shown in the chat header. When a user receives or makes a call, a separate pop-up window will open, allowing the user to control the call. Just like mobile, Web users will be able to view their call history in a separate tab.

The voice calls and video calls feature is currently in beta and is available to a limited number of users. Do not worry if you haven’t received the feature yet as it will probably be available for more users in the coming days.

Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature for WhatsApp Web users, allowing them to place voice and video calls right from their computer, improving video calling experience.

The two services saw a boom in users during the COVID-19 pandemic due to more people working from home and using video conferencing to connect with the outside world. As per a report, some users have started seeing a button for voice calls and video calls on the WhatsApp Web with a ‘beta’ tag. The buttons are being shown in the chat header.

When a user receives or makes a call, a separate pop-up window will open, allowing the user to control the call. Just like mobile, Web users will be able to view their call history in a separate tab.

The voice calls and video calls feature is currently in beta and is available to a limited number of users. Do not worry if you haven’t received the feature yet as it will probably be available for more users in the coming days.

The controversial privacy policy update of WhatsApp is currently facing a lot of backlash from users across the world. While the company said that the features are optional, the Indian government has asked the messaging app to withdraw its privacy policy changes.