Now make WhatsApp voice calls from feature phones including Jio Phone!

WhatsApp voice calls are now available for Jio Phone and other KaiOS-based feature phone users around the world. This new feature works on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology and requires the user to have active Wi-Fi or mobile data connectivity to make WhatsApp calls. Voice calling through WhatsApp is now available to millions of smart feature phone users globally, the Facebook-owned company said on Tuesday. WhatsApp for Jio Phone was launched in 2018, although it debuted on other feature phones based on KaiOS in 2019.

To get voice calling facility, users need to Jio Phone And on other KaiOS devices, you will have to download WhatsApp version 2.2110.41. Once activated, users can make WhatsApp calls in any of their chat threads by going to Options > Voice call. On other feature phones including Jio Phone, users can also attend WhatsApp voice calls like they attend other calls. However, it is important to note that calling through instant messaging apps requires the phone to have a Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection.

Matt Idema, COO of WhatsApp, said in a statement, “Bringing WhatsApp Voice Calls to KaiOS enabled devices helps us connect with the world privately through a service that is simple, reliable, and accessible to everyone – No matter what type of mobile device they’re using.”
WhatsApp debuted on Jio Phone in September 2018 before releasing on other KaiOS phones. However, this in 2019 Nokia 8110 4G Also came on other models.

WhatsApp comes preloaded on most KaiOS phones since its release. The app is claimed to be the top KaiOS non-system app with the most monthly active users worldwide. However, WhatsApp has not provided any official numbers to support the claim.

Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies, said, “With WhatsApp, we are taking another important step towards our goal of making essential, useful services accessible to everyone, including underserved communities, seniors seeking simple devices, “With the voice calling feature, users can easily and cost-effectively make calls anytime, anywhere, including those using KaiOS devices.”

WhatsApp introduced its voice calling feature on smartphones in February 2015. However, for desktop users, WhatsApp got the ability to make WhatsApp voice calls through Windows and Mac apps only in March this year.