With One UI 9, Samsung started showing WhatsApp and Google Meet calls in the Phone app’s call log. Now, it looks like Samsung is taking things a step further with One UI 9.5, as the next One UI update is expected to let users record voice calls made through third-party apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Meet.
One UI 9.5 Phone App Could Bring Third Party Call Recording
Tech publication SamMobile spotted a new “Record calls in other apps” option in the Phone app on a Galaxy phone running a test build of One UI 9.5. Once live, the report says that users will be able to find the new feature under Settings -> Call recordings and transcripts in the Phone app.
As is evident from the below images, under the “Available apps” section, the test device lists WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Meet. Each app has its own toggle, meaning users will be able to choose which apps’ calls get recorded.
The list seems to depend on which apps users have installed. So, Samsung could add support for more calling apps later. Right now, there’s no official way to record WhatsApp or Telegram calls on Android.
Most people rely on third-party recorder apps, which often don’t work well and come with privacy risks. With One UI 9.5, Samsung could build this functionality right into the Phone app. That said, there’s a catch.
Call recording laws are different in every country, so the feature may not be available everywhere. In some regions, the phone could also automatically tell the other person that the call is being recorded.
For context, Samsung phones in India already support built-in call recording for regular calls. However, the feature is limited or disabled in some other countries. So, the new VoIP call recording option will likely follow the same rules.
Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the feature yet, and things could change before the final release. So, stay tuned.
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