WhatsApp to tweak its voice note feature to save users' time

WhatsApp to tweak its voice note feature to save users' time Meta's instant messaging app's improved voice note feature will be rolled out to more users in coming weeks WhatsApp is set to introduce a small but significant change to its voice recording feature in an upcoming update, making the process of sending voice notes smoother and more user-friendly. Users will soon be able to record voice messages with a simple tap, streamlining the two methods currently available for users of Meta's popular instant messaging app. Currently, users can send a voice message in two ways.

The first method requires pressing and holding the microphone button within a chat; the message is sent automatically once it has been recorded for at least a second. The second method is designed for longer recordings, allowing users to press the microphone button and slide their finger upward to activate a locked mode. This feature enables uninterrupted speaking without the need to keep the button pressed the entire time.



However, with the latest update, WhatsApp unified these two methods into a single experience, allowing users to start a voice recording with just a single tap. Specifically, the lock is automatically activated as soon as the user taps the microphone button, eliminating the need to keep the button pressed during the recording. Users no longer need to swipe up to trigger the lock either.

The lock activates instantly as soon as the microphone button is tapped, eliminating the need for any additional gestures and making the entire voice message recording process feel significantly more fluid. By removing the step of swiping up, WhatsApp will reduce the number of gestures required to record longer messages, saving users' time and simplifying daily communication. It's worth noting that this new behaviour might feel a bit unfamiliar to users who are used to holding the button or swiping up.

However, after using it a few times, most people will likely find it intuitive and efficient. Some beta testers, who downloaded the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.13.

10.70 update available on the TestFlight app, can now experiment with the new way of recording voice messages that simplifies the process significantly. Meanwhile, the new feature will be rolled out to more people over the coming weeks.

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