WhatsApp is changing the way users send voice messages. Holding down the microphone icon will no longer be necessary. Instead, voice messages can be recorded with a single tap, making the process much more intuitive and user-friendly.
Tech News: WhatsApp is introducing another new feature that will simplify voice message sending. You will no longer need to hold down or slide up the microphone icon to record a voice message. Recording will be initiated with a single tap.
Currently, this new feature is available to iOS beta testers, and it's expected to roll out to other users soon. Let's explore this new update and its impact in detail.
New Way to Send Voice Messages
WhatsApp has decided to completely revamp the way voice messages are sent. Previously, users had to hold down the microphone icon while recording longer voice messages, or slide the microphone icon upward to lock the recording after releasing it. WhatsApp has introduced a new, more intuitive method.
Now, users only need to tap the microphone icon once to begin recording a voice message. This will significantly improve the convenience of recording voice messages. The main goal of this change is to eliminate extra steps, allowing users to quickly send voice messages.
Available to iOS Beta Testers
This new feature is currently only available to iOS beta testers using WhatsApp beta version 25.13.10.70. According to WABetaInfo, this feature can be activated through the TestFlight app. If you want to test this feature, you will need to apply to become a beta tester in the TestFlight app.
Through this application, WhatsApp gives beta testers the opportunity to test new features so improvements can be made based on user experience.
WhatsApp's Continuous Updates
WhatsApp has released several significant updates in recent months, and this new feature is another step in that direction. Recently, WhatsApp launched the Advanced Chat Privacy feature, which helps users enhance the security of their chats. With this feature enabled, no one else can export your chats, further bolstering your privacy.
Additionally, WhatsApp and Instagram have jointly launched a new status sharing feature. This feature allows Reels created on Instagram to be directly shared on WhatsApp, establishing better connectivity between the two platforms.
Improved User Experience
WhatsApp's new features are designed to enhance the user experience. This new method of sending voice messages will prove very convenient for users. Now, any user can easily record and send their voice messages without any hassle. This will be particularly useful for those who have previously experienced difficulty sending voice messages or who have smaller smartphone screens.
Future Availability on Other Platforms?
For now, this feature is only available to iOS beta testers, but it may be made available to Android users in the future. After further testing, WhatsApp may soon roll out this feature to all users. However, an official date has not yet been announced, but it is expected that this feature will be available to all users soon.
