After first testing the feature through its beta channel, WhatsApp has officially rolled out voice calling support to WhatsApp for Windows Phone.
Android and iOS users had already received voice calling earlier, and this update finally brings the feature to Microsoft’s mobile platform as well.
- WhatsApp voice calling is now available on Windows Phone.
- The feature was previously limited to beta testers.
- Version 2.12.60 also adds audio file sharing support.
- The update supports Windows Phone 7.5, 8.0, and 8.1.
Windows Phone finally catches up
Voice calling was first announced by WhatsApp in April, not long after Facebook acquired the messaging platform in a deal worth more than $20 billion.
While WhatsApp maintained strong support for Android and iPhone, the Windows Phone version often lagged behind in terms of features and updates. This release helps close that gap by adding one of the platform’s most requested features.
WhatsApp’s voice calling service also entered a competitive space dominated by apps like Skype and Viber, both of which already had a strong presence on Windows Phone.
Additional features in version 2.12.60
Alongside voice calling, WhatsApp version 2.12.60 also introduced support for sending audio files on devices running Windows Phone 8.1.
The update is available now through the Windows Phone Store.
WhatsApp users on Windows Phone can now place internet voice calls directly inside the app.
Version 2.12.60 adds support for sending audio files on Windows Phone 8.1.
The update supports Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone 8.0, and Windows Phone 8.1.
Source: WhatsApp