If I say calls, messages, photos, audio, and staying in touch, which app comes to mind? And if I add video calls to the list, is the app still the same?

If your first thought was WhatsApp, then yes—it might be the right answer for video calls too!

It seems that the team behind the messaging giant is working on developing this feature to complete an already well-rounded service.

After a long wait for the introduction of calls—which, in an increasingly internet-driven world, has significantly reduced traditional phone traffic—WhatsApp may have decided to compete with other services by developing features that could replace well-established platforms like Skype, Viber, Hangouts, and WeChat.

Evidence supporting this development comes from leaked images shared by a beta tester, showing a screenshot of a WhatsApp video call made from an iPhone.

Despite the circulation of these images, no official announcements have been made yet. It is unclear how much time will pass before this service becomes available on smartphones. Even the introduction of voice calls was reported long before the actual update was released.

Only time will confirm or debunk these rumors, and if they turn out to be true, it will reassure Android users who—after seeing the leaked iOS screenshots—are wondering whether they’ll be included in this major update.

What are the main concerns? The amount of internet traffic required to support high-definition video calls and the battery consumption.