WebSocket technology enables real-time communication between multiple users and/or servers, making it suitable for applications like instant messaging apps, multiplayer games, and audio/video calls. By leveraging open-source libraries or Symbl.ai's WebSocket API, developers can simplify the setup of WebSockets in their browser-based applications. The protocol offers low-latency, bidirectional messaging capabilities, allowing for seamless communication between users and servers. With its popularity, WebSocket has become a go-to choice for real-time interactions, transforming HTTP's request-response model into an event-driven, duplex protocol that suits various applications, including those requiring real-time feeds or location-based services. By abstracting away much of the setup using libraries like Socket.io, developers can create real-time apps that work everywhere, even in environments with limited support for WebSockets. Additionally, APIs like Symbl.ai's Real-Time WebSocket API can elevate voice/video apps by providing dedicated tools for real-time conversation intelligence, sentiment analysis, accurate transcriptions, and automated actions, making it easier to focus on turning insights into actionable data.