VideoChats
VideoChats are real-time audiovisual communications between two or more participants over the Internet. They combine live video and audio streams with optional features such as text chat, screen sharing, file transfer, and recording. Video chats can occur in one-to-one calls or multiparty sessions and are delivered through web browsers, mobile apps, or dedicated desktop software.
Most contemporary video chats rely on real-time communication technologies such as Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) or
Common use cases include remote business meetings, online education, telemedicine, customer support, social interactions, and collaboration
Security and privacy are central concerns in video chats. End-to-end encryption is not universal, and protections
History and development show a shift from early, bandwidth-intensive video calling to scalable, browser-based solutions that