New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- WhatsApp Web, long viewed as a companion rather than a core platform, may soon shed that limitation. The messaging service is reportedly developing support for group voice and video calls on the web, a move that could significantly narrow the feature gap with its mobile and desktop apps, according to reports.

If rolled out, the update would mark one of the most meaningful expansions of WhatsApp Web since its launch, signaling a broader push to make the browser-based experience viable for work, collaboration, and extended conversations.

At the center of the update is group voice and video calling directly from a web browser. Until now, users have relied on mobile or desktop apps for multi-participant calls, with Wha...