WhatsApp begins testing voice calling feature on Android devices

Facebook owned messaging service WhatsApp is finally looking ready to introduce the voice calling feature after the company seemingly began testing it among a number of Android devices.whatsapp Users have been listening the news about the calling feature to be included in popular messaging app for long time as WhatsApp’s CEO Jan Koum stated in October that the feature would most likely launch in early 2015. A Reddit user claimed voice calling feature enabled on his handset as he received the call from another Tester. Pradnesh07 uploaded the screenshots that showed WhatsApp voice calling activated on his handset. The integration of the app in the Android interface is looking extremely simple. There are three tabs, calls, chats and contacts. A user during call can utilize options like speakerphone, mute, and to send an instant message. Read Also: Enjoy WhatsApp on your desktop now When to expect: There are high chances that the company will come up with a larger roll out plan in the near future and currently preparing for its release with a limited trial run. Expect a Lite App: Just like Facebook has released a Lite version of Facebook app for the emerging markets that runs on cheap handsets and fragile connection, WhatsApp will probably be thinking to optimize the voice calling feature in computability with 2G connection and cheap Android handsets. WhatsApp will trouble Viber: With this, WhatsApp will clearly go into battle with other voice calling services like Viber and Line and this would be intimidating for these companies. WhatsApp will trouble Telco’s: The feature will also cause troubles for the telecom companies operating in the emerging markets as WhatsApp is already with an agreement with them and offers bundles for WhatsApp usage on affordable charges. Read Also: Free Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp by Telcos in Pakistan WhatsApp a month ago decided not to charge annual fee of using its services from the developing states including Pakistan. Normally, after using WhatsApp one year for free, users have to pay $1 as annual subscription charges. WhatsApp users exchange over 30 billion text messages on daily basis. Facebook owned company is a home for ever growing 700 million users.