WhatsApp is working on a new feature to enable users to make voice calls to contacts without saving their numbers. An in-app dialer is said to be introduced for this purpose.
The new feature is under development and is not released for users on the Google Play beta programme yet.
The feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo on WhatsApp beta version 2.24.9.28 for Android. The report by the WhatsApp feature tracker revealed that there is no clear information on the exact capabilities of the dialler yet. However, it is being suspected that the dialer will let users to call numbers that are not in their contacts.
Although the feature is not available to beta testers at the moment, it will likely be avialble for testing via an upcoming updates soon.
With the new feature, users get to rid themself of the need to save some redundant people’s number in their contact list fr one time calling. If implemented, this addition could transform WhatsApp from just a messaging platform into a more versatile calling service, possibly.
A screenshot shared by the tracker shows a basic dialler layout with a green call button, along with numbers and letters arranged in a typical manner.
The inclusion of the dialler will make it easier for users to call numbers they remember, without needing to sift through their contact list or perform a search.
Another possible use for this feature could be to allow users to make calls without adding the contact to their phone. 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 dialler 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.
This new feature could eliminate the need to save contacts for one-off calls, streamlining the user experience on WhatsApp.