News & Reviews:   Whatsapp Web

Users worldwide, including those in Malaysia, reported a strange WhatsApp Web issue on 20 May 2026 after the platform suddenly redirected them to a Facebook login page instead of the usual QR code login screen. The problem appeared to affect both WhatsApp Web and the desktop app, confusing social media platforms and online forums.

Are you the type that doesn't want too many apps on your PC? Many platforms have web versions, so you don't have to download an additional app, but these tend to have limitations in some way. For WhatsApp Web, it was the lack of voice and video calls. Now, that's getting fixed.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a username verification feature as an alternative to phone numbers on its web version. The feature aims to improve privacy by reducing the need to use phone numbers in communications. So, what should you know about it?

According to WABetaInfo.com, there will be a new feature to search shared images on the web. The purpose of the feature is to allow users to verify the image's authenticity and it's currently in beta for Android.

Some people love WhatsApp Web for its convenience, while some might be discouraged because of its QR feature. In one of its recent updates, the WhatsApp team have enabled the WhatsApp Web to be linked to your phone number for a better user experience.

Just yesterday, we wrote that WhatsApp was working on adding a Sticker Maker and it's official. Starting today onwards, WhatsApp users can now make their own custom stickers but at the moment, it only works for WhatsApp Web for now.

In the new update, WhatsApp will start to require users to unlock with biometrics when using WhatsApp Web. The new feature is said to add extra security to the web version of the chat platform. Other than that, it is also stated that WhatsApp won't be getting the data of your fingerprint and face.

Recently, WhatsApp updated its privacy policy to mention the sharing of data with Facebook. What's annoying is that you have to agree to it, or risk getting locked out of the app for good. Now there is even a rumour that phone numbers of WhatsApp users are being exposed online.

Throughout this period, Zoom is probably the most popular platform for people to make online meetings and conference calls. That status might change in the future, as WABetainfo.com just found out that the WhatsApp team is developing Beta Calls on the WhatsApp Web/Desktop version as we speak.

Based on a statement by WABetaInfo.com, it seems that the developers of WhatsApp might be keen on implementing WhatsApp voice and video call to WhatsApp web. Currently, if you are interested in engaging in either a voice or video call on WhatsApp, you can only do it on either a smartphone or a tablet.