Non-standard
This feature is not on a current W3C standards track, but it is supported on the Firefox OS platform. Although implementations may change in the future and it is not supported widely across browsers, it is suitable for use in code dedicated to Firefox OS apps.
This API is available on Firefox OS for certified applications only.
Summary
This method dials the phone and returns a new TelephonyCall object representing the new call.
Syntax
var instanceOfTelephonyCall = instanceOfTelephony.dial(number);
Parameters
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number - A string indicating the phone number to dial.
Return value
A TelephonyCall object for the new call.
Specifications
This is a non standard implementation, but it is discussing at W3C as part of the System Application Working Group.
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Telephony API | Editor's Draft | Editor Draft (WIP). |
Browser compatibility
For obvious reasons, support is primarily expected on mobile browsers.
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | 12.0 (12.0) | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |