WhatsApp rolling out in-app dialer feature
The Meta-owned app WhatsApp is rolling out a new in-app dialer feature for users, as per a report by WABetaInfo.
The new feature for quickly placing calls can now be experimented by some beta testers.
A new floating action button located within the calls tab has made this feature possible, which will facilitate access to the in-app dialer.
It will allow the users to make calls directly without the requirement to add contacts to their address book or manually open a conversation.
Additionally, users also have the option to quickly save a phone number to the address book as a new contact or add it to an existing contact card after typing it on the dialer.
Moreover, within the dialer screen, a messaging shortcut is also available, allowing users to quickly send a message to a phone number they initially intended to dial.
As it offers users increased efficiency in initiating calls directly from the app, this feature can add a new layer of convenience to the calling experience, reported WABetaInfo.
Without the intermediate steps of saving contacts or searching for specific conversations, users can initiate calls faster.
Additionally, users also have the option to quickly save a phone number to the address book as a new contact or add it to an existing contact card after typing it on the dialer.
Moreover, within the dialer screen, a messaging shortcut is also available, allowing users to quickly send a message to a phone number they initially intended to dial.
As it offers users increased efficiency in initiating calls directly from the app, this feature can add a new layer of convenience to the calling experience, reported WABetaInfo.
Without the intermediate steps of saving contacts or searching for specific conversations, users can initiate calls faster.