Will WhatsApp and Telegram appear immediately in the call log?

Support may roll out gradually depending on how quickly developers update their apps to work with Android's new integration system. WhatsApp and Meta have not announced a timeline.

Does this require an Android 16.1 update?

These integrated logging and callback features are available for devices running Android 16.1 (SDK 36.1) and higher.

Will every WhatsApp call appear in my phone log?

Users can turn off the feature for each app individually. WhatsApp will also have the option to hide specific calls via the Call Log Exclusion feature.

Will this work on Samsung, Xiaomi and other Android phones?

The feature is built into Android 16.1 — it will work on any phone updated to that version. Different phone dialers (Samsung Dialer, MIUI Dialer) need an update from the manufacturer to take advantage of it.

Does this mean Android is now better than iOS for calls?

iOS has supported CallKit for years. Android is now adding a similar capability. The difference is that Android gives apps more privacy control (Call Log Exclusion) compared to Apple's approach. The honest answer: iOS was earlier, Android is catching up but with greater flexibility.

Android Unifies Call Log — WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal Will Appear Directly in the Default Phone App With Android 16.1

The End of Two Separate Calling Worlds on Android

If you are constantly making VoIP calls on apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or Messenger from your Android phone, then you may soon be able to dial contacts on those apps straight from your default phone dialer app. Google has been testing this feature for a while now, and it seems like it is finally ready for a wider rollout under the Calling accounts domain.

The Old Problem — Two Separate Call Logs

For years, Android users have had two separate calling worlds: traditional cellular calls handled through the Phone app and internet-based VoIP calls handled separately inside messaging apps. That separation created unnecessary friction in daily use. If someone missed a WhatsApp call, they had to manually open WhatsApp to see it.

The New Solution — Jetpack Telecom 1.1.0

The integrated call logging feature allows system dialer apps, like Phone by Google, to "surface call logs directly from third-party VoIP apps." Additionally, users can "initiate a callback to a VoIP contact straight from their native system dialer."

If you have an Android phone running Android 16.1 and above, you'll soon see calls from third-party apps appear alongside regular cellular calls inside your main call history. You'll also be able to return those calls directly from the dialer without opening the original app first.

Privacy Protection — Apps Stay in Control

Google is also giving developers a Call Log Exclusion capability to "prevent specific calls from being logged into the system call logs." Users can also turn off the feature for each app individually.

To safeguard against spam, native dialers utilize secure package allowlists to control VoIP display.