Android Adds VoIP Call History to Native Dialer Apps

VoIP Call History Integrates with Native Android Dialer

Android users will soon see their internet calls appear seamlessly alongside traditional cellular calls within their device’s main call log. This new feature, confirmed by Google, means that missed WhatsApp or Telegram calls will no longer require opening the specific third-party app to view or return them. Instead, all call activity will be accessible from a single, centralized location, like the Phone by Google app.

• Feature: VoIP Call History Integration
• Android Version: Android 16.1 and above (related features introduced in Android 16 QPR2)
• Developer: Google
• Platforms: Android phones (tested on Pixel 9)
• Availability: Rolling out, contingent on third-party app developer adoption

The integration allows users to return VoIP calls directly from their native dialer app. Tapping a callback button will automatically route them back into the correct third-party application to initiate the internet call. Additionally, VoIP apps will have the option to hide specific internet calls from the system call log, providing an added layer of privacy, a capability initially introduced in Android 16 QPR2. This system functions by enabling VoIP applications to register their calls with Android’s telecom framework.

Addressing Long-Standing Fragmentation in Android Communications

This new Android feature addresses a notable gap when compared to iOS devices, which have supported similar functionality through Apple’s CallKit framework for some time. Currently, Android users must navigate to individual VoIP applications to manage their internet call history, creating a disjointed experience. Google has been developing this integration for a while, with early testing spotted in 2024 and related privacy features emerging in October 2025 with Android 16 QPR2.

Phased Rollout Expected as Developers Adopt New APIs

While Google has officially announced the readiness of this broader call log integration system, its rollout to end-users will depend on third-party developers. Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram need to adopt the new APIs before users will actively see these changes. This means that support for unified call history will likely roll out gradually as developers update their respective applications. Users can also manage which third-party apps can display call logs within the Phone by Google app’s settings.