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WhatsApp Web Tests Group Voice and Video Calls, Plus Call Links and Scheduling

The unannounced update is being tested in the web beta to close a long-standing gap with WhatsApp’s mobile and desktop apps.

Overview

  • WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is building group calling into its browser client, with the feature marked under development and not yet available to general beta users.
  • The effort aims to let people join the same group call regardless of device, a boost for users on shared or managed computers where installing apps isn’t feasible.
  • Participant limits could ultimately reach 32, though an initial rollout may use lower caps such as 8 or 16 while performance is refined, according to the reports.
  • WhatsApp is also working on shareable call links and scheduled calls that include a name, description, and approximate start and end times, plus incoming call notifications.
  • Interface tweaks under testing include a dedicated calling button in the web client, and WhatsApp/Meta has not announced a release timeline or confirmed final details.