Leaked images show WhatsApp with voice-calling feature on iOS
Following its acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion, WhatsApp was known to be working on a voice calling feature set to launch in Q2 2014. Now alleged leaked images claim to show how VoIP calling on WhatsApp will work.
WhatsApp keyboard with embedded camera icon
iPhoneItalia has got its hands on new leaked screenshots of the iOS 7
app featuring VoIP voice call support. With support for VoIP, WhatsApp
users will be able to make voice calls with their smartphones and
tablets over Wi-Fi as well as cellular connections. The leaked
screenshot shows an ongoing call with four circular buttons that allow
muting the call, switching to text messaging, putting the call on
speaker and lastly a button to end the call. On the upper side of the
screen, one will find the contact details such as phone number, photo
and name.
Another image shows the keyboard, revealing an embedded camera button
that should allow users to take instant snapshots even while messaging.
According to reports circulating the web, users can continue messaging
on WhatsApp even while on a voice call. The app will display a coloured
bar titled “call in progress” when a user moves from calls to access
other apps.
Considering the fierce competition, WhatsApp is speculated to offer
the feature absolutely free, which could ruffle feathers of mobile
operators. It should be noted that users can make voice calls via
Facebook Messenger.
Image credit: iPhoneItalia
