Meta has introduced new updates to WhatsApp, including the ability to make notes in contacts and produce AI-generated images instantly. A new feature is being added to the beta version 2.24.9.28 of the Android app, which is an internal dial that can be activated in the call tab, aiming to improve user communication.

Use your phone to make a call using WhatsApp.

The dial feature is currently limited to a small number of beta users, but a preview image has been released demonstrating the interface design.

WhatsApp’s introduction of a built-in dialer should make it easier to have temporary conversations without the requirement of saving a contact for voice or video calls.

WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.9.28 is introducing an upcoming in-app dialer feature in a future update.

The new features of the app can reduce reliance on the phone itself and utilize internet data for calls, which is cost-effective, particularly for international calls.

Any link established in the messenger is secured with end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy and security, which could be a factor in Meta’s team decision to add a dial feature to the app.

When is the official release date?

WhatsApp has not yet announced a specific timeline for releasing the native dial feature to all users, but it may occur in the near future, depending on the beta version test results.