WhatsApp Plans to Introduce Voice Calling

WhatsApp, the hot mobile messaging app of the moment, plans to offer free voice calling later this year.

Jan Koum, the WhatsApp cofounder and CEO, announced the news during a presentation at Mobile World Congress. Koum said the Internet calling feature would roll out in the second quarter, starting with Android and iOS, according to the New York Times .

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The announcement marked Koum's first public appearance since Facebook announced last week that it plans to acquire WhatsApp for $16 billion. Assuming the deal goes through, Koum will reportedly be worth more than $6 billion Read more...

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