WhatsApp on Thursday confirmed news reports that the video and voice call features of the app are now available on the platform’s desktop version.
“Sometimes you just need a little more space,” tweeted WhatsApp as it announced the new feature.
Sometimes you just need a little more space. Secure and reliable, end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls are now available on our desktop app. Download now: https://t.co/JCc3rUunoU pic.twitter.com/PgCl76Mn7U
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) March 4, 2021
It added that “secure and reliable, end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls” will be available on the desktop app.
The app was reportedly working on the implementation of calls on WhatsApp Web/Desktop (a connection with the phone is always needed) for the past two years or so.