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After being revealed in January, WhatsApp is now rolling out a major upgrade to how the app will work on the web.
Meta denies the allegations.
WhatsApp is rolling out voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web, starting with one-to-one chats. Screen sharing is included in video calls, while group calls and extras like call links are still in development.
WhatsApp is about to introduce a major new capability, it’s reported and it will finally allow users of the WhatsApp web app to take part in voice and video calls. Parent company Meta has other innovations planned, including a feature for iOS users to be able to share their chat history with new group members. More on that below.
By Foo Yun Chee and Padraic Halpin BRUSSELS/DUBLIN, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' WhatsApp on Tuesday won backing from Europe's top court for its challenge to a fine that was increased to 225 million euros ($268 million) by the EU privacy watchdog,
Russia is banning WhatsApp in the country for defying local laws. Can India, which has its own set of grievances against WhatsApp, too do it? As a sovereign country India can but it's neither simple nor easy.
A Meta spokesperson said the EU had "no reason" to intervene over it changing the app in January.
You'll need to enroll in the beta to try it early.