WhatsApp lets you video call up to 8 people from your DESKTOP  trends now

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WhatsApp had made video calls on a Windows PC more like Zoom, thanks to a new update to its desktop app. 

WhatsApp for Windows can host video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people, just like on the smartphone version. 

It's also faster than before and syncs better with a smartphone, but it's still built with an interface that's familiar to WhatsApp and Windows users. 

However, Mac users will have to wait for a similar update, which is currently in the early stages, according to the Meta-owned platform.

It follows the introduction of three big changes to the WhatsApp experience, including sending up to 100 photos or videos at once. 

'WhatsApp started as a mobile app and those roots remain as strong as ever,' the chat platform said in a blog post. 

'But with hundreds of millions of people using WhatsApp on computers and tablets, we’re focused on making the messaging and calling experience across devices even better.' 

The post said the limit on how many users can join video and audio calls will be increased over time 'so you can always stay connected with friends, family and work colleagues'. 

Overall, the changes will suit people who work from home on a PC, giving them a better experience when they want to connect with colleagues.  

WhatsApp messages on Windows PC will be still be protected by a security standard that it uses called end-to-end encryption.