WhatsApp Web users no longer need the desktop app to make a call. Web calling comes to WhatsApp webOn July 28, WhatsApp announced Web Calling, bringing a long-expected feature to its browser-based platform. Over the years, cybercriminals have abused fake WhatsApp Web pages, malicious browser extensions, phishing campaigns, and session-hijacking techniques to gain unauthorized access to WhatsApp accounts. WhatsApp says web calling and accompanying features have already begun rolling out and will reach everyone over time. Also read: Google rolled out new Android features that give WhatsApp users more control over backups and password transfers.