WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, today announced the broad rollout of a major new feature for its phone calling system to all iPhone users. This groundbreaking update brings an improved calling experience, seamlessly integrating into the Calls tab on iOS.
WhatsApp It is understood that the new feature allows users to initiate phone calls more conveniently by introducing a secondary view in the Calls tab. Users can now access three new shortcuts that streamline the calling process: initiating a new call, creating a call link, and manually entering a phone number, even if it is not saved in the phone book.
WhatsApp explains in the official changelog on the App Store that the feature to manually enter phone numbers is already available. In the Calls tab, users will find a dedicated button to create a new call. Tapping this button reveals the “Call a number” option, thus opening the dialing interface.
The dialer allows for manual entry of numbers, and WhatsApp instantly verifies whether the number is registered on the platform. If the number is associated with a WhatsApp account, users receive a confirmation, and verified business numbers are marked with a special badge.
WhatsApp changes the calling experience for iPhone and Android phones
This update provides users with useful information before making a call, allowing them to immediately know if the contact is reachable on WhatsApp. In addition, users can quickly add entered numbers to their contact list without leaving the app, simplifying the process of saving important contacts.
WhatsApp is introducing a shortcut to start a conversation with the entered number, allowing users to send messages instead of calls, according to their preferences. This feature significantly improves the convenience of iPhone users, eliminating the need to save a number in the address book to make a call through WhatsApp.
With these recent updates for iOS, WhatsApp continues to improve its user experience, introducing features that simplify communication and make certain calling options more accessible. This initiative demonstrates WhatsApp's commitment to providing an efficient and easy-to-use communication platform adapted to the modern needs of smartphone users.
For more information about the new WhatsApp features and how to use them, visit the official app page on the App Store and discover how this platform continues to evolve to offer you the best communication experience.
