Users who regularly make VoIP calls on apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger may soon see a simpler way to stay connected on Android. Soon, they may be able to place those calls directly from the default phone dialer. This would remove the need to switch between apps.
Google has been testing this experience for some time. Now, it is moving closer to a wider release under a feature called “calling accounts.” The feature is designed to bring third-party calling apps into the native phone experience.
According to Android testing, the feature is already working on a Pixel 9 device. It was spotted on the latest Android Canary 2605 build. The option appears inside the settings of the Phone by Google app, which is the default dialer on Pixel devices.
The new Calling accounts setting allows third-party apps to show their calls inside the system call history. As a result, users will be able to dial back contacts from those apps without opening each app separately. This makes communication more unified across the system.
The system is built on Android’s telecom framework. It lets third-party apps register their calls at the system level. These calls then appear alongside regular cellular calls inside the native dialer.
Google is preparing this feature for devices running Android 16.1 and later. Once it rolls out widely, Android users may see a more connected and streamlined calling experience across apps and the default phone interface.
