Can you make voice calls on WhatsApp?

Yes, you can make voice calls on WhatsApp. WhatsApp offers a built-in voice calling feature that allows users to make phone calls over the internet using their smartphones. Here's how to make a voice call on WhatsApp:

### Steps to Make a Voice Call:

1. **Open WhatsApp**: Launch the WhatsApp app on your smartphone.

2. **Go to Chat**: Navigate to the chat with the contact you want to call.

3. **Tap Voice Call Icon**: Within the chat, tap on the voice call icon (phone icon) located at the top right corner of the screen.

4. **Wait for Connection**: WhatsApp will attempt to connect the call. Wait for the recipient to answer the call.

5. **Start Voice Call**: Once the call is connected, you'll be able to speak to the recipient through the voice call interface.

6. **End Call**: To end the voice call, tap on the red "End Call" button.

### Additional Tips:

- **Switch Between Voice and Video**: During a voice call, you can switch to a video call by tapping on the video call icon (camera icon) located at the top right corner of the screen.

- **Mute Microphone**: You can mute your microphone during a voice call by tapping on the microphone icon. This allows you to listen without transmitting audio from your end.

- **Speaker and Earpiece Mode**: WhatsApp allows you to switch between speaker mode and earpiece mode during a voice call. Tap on the speaker icon to toggle between the two modes.

- **Call Waiting**: If you receive another WhatsApp call while on an active call, you'll see an option to either end the current call and accept the new call or decline the new call and continue with the current call.

### Conclusion:

WhatsApp's voice calling feature provides a convenient way to have phone conversations with your contacts using the internet, without incurring traditional call charges. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily initiate voice calls, switch between voice and video calls, and manage audio settings during calls on WhatsApp.