iOS users will be able to send audio notes in their status updates thanks to a feature being developed for WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta. In their WhatsApp status, users may currently only send images, videos, and links. WhatsApp users on iOS, however, will apparently be able to post audio notes or voice snippets in addition to text in their app status updates once the new feature is released. The messaging service is reportedly testing the function on an iOS beta version in preparation for an imminent release.
WhatsApp users on iOS will be able to send audio notes of up to 30 seconds along with text in their status updates, much like they can today in a WhatsApp chat, according to a report from WhatsApp development tracker WABetaInfo.
The identical screen grab, which suggests the impending functionality and depicts a microphone symbol at the bottom of the text status, was also published by the publication.
Users of WhatsApp on iOS will have to record their voice using the microphone icon and then publish it as a status update. If necessary, they can even add text on it. It is important to note that only the individuals chosen in the privacy settings will get the voice status updates. Additionally, end-to-end encryption will always be used for these voice notes.
This feature is reportedly being tested in the upcoming WhatsApp beta for Android as well as iOS. Since this feature is still being developed, it would be premature to make any statements at this time.
WhatsApp just made WhatsApp Polls available to users on both iOS and Android. The "Communities" feature, which enables users to have many groups under a single roof to facilitate group talks, and the "Polls" function were both released at the same time. Users can create group-based polls with the ability to cast votes using WhatsApp Polls. The ability to add group polls is currently available in Telegram and Facebook Messenger. End-to-end encryption will be used to secure WhatsApp's polling function.
