Leaked images show WhatsApp with voice-calling feature on iOS

Following its acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion, WhatsApp was known to be working on a voice calling feature set to launch in Q2 2014. Now alleged leaked images claim to show how VoIP calling on WhatsApp will work.[caption id="attachment_220006" align="aligncenter" width="640"] WhatsApp keyboard with embedded camera icon[/caption] iPhoneItalia has got its hands on new leaked screenshots of the iOS 7 app featuring VoIP voice call support. With support for VoIP, WhatsApp users will be able to make voice calls with their smartphones and tablets over Wi-Fi as well as cellular connections. The leaked screenshot shows an ongoing call with four circular buttons that allow muting the call, switching to text messaging, putting the call on speaker and lastly a button to end the call. On the upper side of the screen, one will find the contact details such as phone number, photo and name. Another image shows the keyboard, revealing an embedded camera button that should allow users to take instant snapshots even while messaging. According to reports circulating the web, users can continue messaging on WhatsApp even while on a voice call. The app will display a coloured bar titled “call in progress” when a user moves from calls to access other apps. Considering the fierce competition, WhatsApp is speculated to offer the feature absolutely free, which could ruffle feathers of mobile operators. It should be noted that users can make voice calls via Facebook Messenger. Image credit: iPhoneItalia