WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will enable users to make voice calls through an in-app dialer.

The new function promises seamless voice calling directly from the application. While still in its beta phase, this feature is speculated that it will allow users to call numbers that are not in their contacts.

If implemented, this addition could transform WhatsApp from just a messaging platform into a more versatile calling service, possibly allowing calls to numbers outside of a user’s saved contacts. Last year, WhatsApp launched a feature that made it easier to chat with users without having to save their contact details. The new in-app dialer could be an extension of that idea, catering to situations where users need to make temporary calls, such as arranging meetings, confirming delivery times, or setting appointments.

Source: Qatar News Agency