Suppose you’ve been impatiently waiting for an invite to try out the new WhatsApp calling feature. In that case, you’ll be glad to know someone finally flipped the switch for everybody. The only catch is that you must ensure you have the most recent version of the app installed. You can grab it from the WhatsApp site for the latest version, v1.9.8.4.20 for 2022, or go to the Play Store.
Fire up WhatsApp next time you want to call one of your buddies.
Once this feature is enabled, there are three new tabs, one for calls, chats, and contacts. The feature set is pretty straightforward. But you can switch to speakerphone or mute your microphone if needed during a call.
Why this matters: Add WhatsApp to the strong group of contenders offering free phone calls for your Android device. Facebook also provides calling within its Messenger app, a full-blown platform. And don’t forget about Google’s Hangouts, which also comes with Android.
