Google seems to be exploring ways to simplify communication by integrating third-party video calls directly into its Messages app.
A recent report by Android Authority reveals that the company is testing a feature that will allow users to initiate WhatsApp video calls without leaving the messaging platform.
Assemble Debug from Android Authority managed to activate and test the feature during an APK teardown of Google Messages version 20250131. And from the looks of it, the process seems pretty straightforward.
Video call on WhatsApp through Google Messages
If both users have WhatsApp installed and configured, tapping the video call button in Google Messages will initiate a WhatsApp call. If the recipient doesn’t have WhatsApp, the call will likely default back to Google Meet.
For now, the feature seems limited to private chats, but the report suggests it will likely extend to group conversations when the stable version rolls out.
Currently, initiating a video call in Google Messages defaults to Google Meet. This requires both participants to have Meet installed, be logged into their Google accounts on both Messages and Meet and have a phone number that supports LTE-based calling. While functional, this setup isn’t always the most seamless, particularly given the widespread use of other video calling apps.
While Google is testing this WhatsApp integration, there’s no official word on when it might be rolled out. It’s possible that Google may trial it in beta versions first to gather feedback before pushing it to a broader audience.
It’s also unclear what the exact requirements will be for WhatsApp to become the default video call option. Will users get to choose between WhatsApp and Google Meet before a call? Google hasn’t confirmed this yet.
Beyond video calls, it would be useful if Google expanded this integration to include regular voice calls over the internet, not just video.
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