After Android and iOS, WhatsApp Calling Arrives on BlackBerry 10

By Kamal Nayan - 25 Apr '15 05:05AM

WhatsApp, after unleashing voice calling feature on Android and iOS, has updated its app on BlackBerry to include the same.

The latest update 2.12.1.2 allows BlackBerry users to make free VoIP calls to friends and allows users to instantly search for individual messages, chats and contacts. Fonts in the app are now identical to one being used on BB 10.3.

WhatsApp Calling: Call your friends and family using WhatsApp for free, even if they're in another country. WhatsApp calls use your phone's Internet connection rather than your cellular plan's voice minutes. Data charges may apply.

You can now instantly search for individual messages, chats and contacts just by tapping the Search action from the chats list. (Note: It may take a few days before this feature is available to you.)

Improved font scaling to better match the system display font size setting.\n• Font and highlighting updates to better match the system style on OS 10.3

Improved support for focus and navigation on the BlackBerry Classic

Location messages now show a larger map preview

Added "Add to Contacts" context actions to the chats list (for chats with unknown contacts) and to the group info screen (for unknown group participants)

Added custom ringtone selection for incoming WhatsApp calls (Settings, Notification Settings, Call notifications)

Added year/month subdirectories for received pictures, and WhatsApp-specific subdirectories for received audio and video

Added counts to the Favs/Groups/Contacts tabs when pulling down the list past the beginning

Miscellaneous fixes and updates