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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

WhatsApp has introduced new calling features through its web app, allowing users to make and receive audio and video calls directly from the browser. These updates include call history management, screen-sharing, and reaction features similar to the desktop app. Additional improvements include seamless call transfers between devices, waiting rooms for group calls, and background noise suppression. The web app also supports high-definition video calls from the start and enables cross-platform communication via usernames.

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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

WhatsApp has introduced new calling features through its web app, allowing users to make and receive audio and video calls directly from the browser. These updates include call history management, screen-sharing, and reaction features similar to the desktop app. Additional improvements include seamless call transfers between devices, waiting rooms for group calls, and background noise suppression. The web app also supports high-definition video calls from the start and enables cross-platform communication via usernames.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a technological update from Meta (formerly Facebook), focusing on functional improvements to WhatsApp's calling features. There is no political controversy, ideological framing, or partisan emphasis. The tone is neutral, informative, and centered on product development without

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