Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Google Contacts could soon make it easier to initiate video calls. You’ll soon be able to set a default app for video calls, namely for Connected Apps such as WhatsApp. When Connected Apps are not ...

Recently, X (formerly known as Twitter) introduced the option to make free audio and video calls for all its users. The feature was previously available to premium subscribers who enjoyed many other ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

WhatsApp has announced a new set of features that are being hailed as one of the biggest updates to its calling functionality in the coming years. This update not only brings the much-requested ...

For years, WhatsApp calls have been supported only on the smartphone app or its native desktop app. Now Meta is finally letting users make and receive audio and video calls using WhatsApp for Web.

The GSMA has announced the finalization of RCS Universal Profile 4.0. The RCS update can introduce video calls within chats, letting users jump from text conversations straight into a call within ...

WhatsApp is bringing group voice and video calling to its web client, marking a significant step in expanding the platform's calling features beyond mobile and desktop. Earlier in February 2026, the ...

WhatsApp is introducing key improvements to video (and voice) calling on its platform for a better experience. As part of the upgrade, you can now share audio while screen sharing. Another notable ...