Washington, Feb. 11 -- In a major update for desktop users, WhatsApp Web is finally rolling out support for voice and video calls, nearly a decade after the browser-based platform was first launched in 2015.

As per GSM Arena, the long-awaited feature is currently being introduced through the WhatsApp Web beta program.

For now, the calling functionality is limited to one-to-one voice and video calls. Users who have access to the beta version can also share their screen during an active call, expanding the platform's utility beyond simple messaging.

Until now, voice and video calling on WhatsApp was restricted to its mobile app and desktop application, leaving browser users without direct calling support.

The addition of this feature br...