WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, is reportedly preparing to introduce a groundbreaking feature. Imagine being able to call anyone on WhatsApp, even if their number isn’t saved in your phonebook, directly from within the app itself.
Let’s delve into the details of this potential in-app dialer feature.
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According to a report by WABetaInfo, Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on an in-app dialer feature. This feature is expected to allow users to call contacts without saving their phone numbers in the address book.
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But, why is it important? Users sometimes find themselves needing to make a quick call for a temporary purpose, such as a business meeting or completing an online purchase. With a built-in dialer in WhatsApp, they will likely be able to easily make these calls without the hassle of adding contacts to their address book or manually initiating a conversation with them.
The inclusion of a dialer within WhatsApp would allow users to initiate voice calls without having to switch to their device’s default dialer app. Calls made through WhatsApp use Internet data instead of traditional cellular networks which makes them more cost-effective, especially for international calls.
Furthermore, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is expected to extend to this feature as well, ensuring enhanced privacy and security.
In related news, WhatsApp recently announced that it is rolling out passkey support on iOS. You can use Touch ID, Face ID, or your device passcode to verify it’s you with a passkey. It’s important to note that to set up a passkey, you’ll need an iPhone 8 or later model with iOS 16 version or higher. For those who are unaware, WhatsApp rolled out passkey support on Android last year.
