Google is making third-party VoIP apps feel more native on Android. With the latest Jetpack Telecom v1.1.0 update, developers can now integrate calling apps with Phone by Google and other system dialers, giving users a smoother way to view call history and return calls directly from the native phone interface.
The Android team says this update brings “native-level visibility and convenience” to VoIP apps. In simple terms, users no longer need to jump into a separate app just to check missed calls or review recent activity. Instead, call logs from supported VoIP apps can now appear inside the system dialer itself, right alongside regular cellular calls.
One of the biggest changes is integrated call logging. This allows system dialers such as Phone by Google to surface call logs directly from third-party VoIP services. Google also added a callback option, so users can initiate a call back to a VoIP contact straight from the native dialer without opening the original app first.
There is also a privacy-focused feature called Call Log Exclusion. Google says developers can use this to prevent certain calls from being stored in the system call log. That gives app makers more control over what appears in Android’s native calling history, which can be useful for private, temporary, or app-specific calls.
Google says these features are available on devices running Android 16.1 (SDK 36.1) and above. For users, the rollout of system dialer integration is happening in phases, and Google Meet is the first app to get support. To reduce spam and abuse, native dialers will rely on secure package allowlists to decide which VoIP apps can appear.
This update is a meaningful step for Android’s calling ecosystem. It makes VoIP apps more seamless, more visible, and much easier to use from the phone’s default dialer experience.
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