WhatsApp has now rolled out voice contact feature for all Jio Phone and other KaiOS-based clever feature phones. The Facebook-owned organization stated that with the introduction of this voice calling feature, millions of more customers will be in a position to contact by way of WhatsApp globally. It is to note that WhatsApp was launched for Jio Phones in 2018 and other KaiOS based phones and Nokia 8110 4G in 2019. According to the organization, the feature will work on the Voice more than Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. In order to use this, customers require to have an active Wi-Fi or mobile information connectivity.
WhatsApp voice calls on Jio Phone: How to use
In order to use the voice calling feature of WhatsApp, customers will 1st require to download WhatsApp version 2.2110.41 on their devices. The voice calling feature is accessible on the updated version only. Once the app is updated, customers can go to the Options and go for the Voice contact of any chat thread accessible. Users will also be in a position to choose WhatsApp calls like they just attend standard calls. What’s critical is that the phone has a steady web connection.
According to a statement released by WhatsApp, the voice calling feature for KaiOS-enabled devices will assist connect the world privately by way of the service which is “simple, reliable and accessible to everyone” regardless of the mobile device applied by them.
To be sure, ever considering that WhatsApp has been rolled out for devices other than Android or iOS, it comes pre-downloaded for all the devices. With the launch, WhatsApp has also come to be the prime KaiOS non-program app possessing millions of active customers worldwide.
Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies stated, “Together with WhatsApp, we are taking another significant step towards the goal to make essential, useful services accessible for everyone, including underserved communities, seniors looking for simple devices and those using KaiOS devices as a companion phone.”