It appears that Google is testing two more capabilities for the Phone app. Similar to the iPhones Dialer software, user reports on X (previously Twitter) claim that the Google Phone integrates WhatsApp call history with regular calls. Additionally, a new video call shortcut that sends calls to Google Meet has been noticed by certain users on the call screen. It appears that a select group of people who enrolled in the beta program have received both of these updates. According to reports, Pixel phones and a few other devices now have the functionality. Google x Apple Kishore Krishna, an X user, posted a screenshot of the updated Google Phone app on the platform. While regular calls are indicated on the recent call tab by the carrier name, one record is labeled WhatsApp.According to one user, the Phone by Google app is starting to show call log entries from WhatsApp.Since Android 9, third-party calling apps could opt in to have calls logged in the system call log.I personally dont see WhatsApp calls in the Phone app yet, but LMK if you do! https://t.co/oMEbTzImPY— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 7, 2024This suggests that Google may be experimenting with call log integration. It is unclear if this feature would only apply to WhatsApp or if it will also work with other apps like Signal and Telegram.The Phone by Google app is starting to show a new video call chip during phone calls for some users. Tapping this chip opens a page that lets you quickly invite the person youre calling to a Google Meet call.My tipster has a Pixel 5a and is running a beta version of the… pic.twitter.com/rjvyA2C3lk— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 7, 2024The user disclosed that he was using a public beta version of the Google Phone app and that he is a beta tester.More on the same In response to the story, tech journalist Mishaal Rahman stated that, since Android 9, third-party calling apps have the option to have calls recorded in the system call log.On Telegram, Rahman also shared two screenshots of the Google Phone apps second functionality. The article claims that certain users of the app have reported seeing a new video call chip during phone chats. When the user taps on this chip, a screen appears, allowing them to invite the other person to a Google Meet call. According to reports, the tipster is utilizing a Pixel 5a and the Google Phone app beta.
