India, Feb. 10 -- WhatsApp has started rolling out voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web, marking a major change for users who rely on the browser-based version of the platform. The feature is now available to some users enrolled in the WhatsApp Web beta programme, according to a report by WABetaInfo. Until now, calling support was limited to WhatsApp's desktop applications on Windows and macOS.

The initial rollout supports only one-on-one voice and video calls. Users cannot yet make group calls through WhatsApp Web, as Meta continues to develop that capability. The company has reportedly spent close to a year building and testing web-based calling before beginning this limited release.

For users who receive the update, the calling pr...