WhatsApp update: Users can now send audio notes via status updates

WhatsApp beta testers now have the option to send audio notes through status updates. Earlier, users could only exchange text, links, photos, and videos with the people they had chosen as their contacts.

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The new WhatsApp update lets users send audio notes via status updates.

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging service, is always known for giving its users new kinds of updates from time to time.

Now, fortunate beta testers of WhatsApp's most recent 2.23.2.8 version have access to the ability to exchange audio notes via status updates, owing to a recent upgrade on the Google Play Beta Program.


Earlier, users could only exchange text, links, photos, and videos with the people they had chosen as their contacts.
A new feature on Android allows certain beta testers to post audio notes as status updates. The feature is accessible within the option for text status. By allowing users to delete a recording before sharing it, WhatsApp will also give customers additional control over their voice recordings.

Similar to ordinary WhatsApp messages and other status updates, distributed voice notes are end-to-end encrypted. It makes them only accessible to the individuals you choose in your privacy settings.

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WhatsApp Companion Mode lets you chat on 4 devices at once!
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WhatsApp has started rolling out its newest feature 'Companion Mode' for its beta users.


WhatsApp has started rolling out its newest feature 'Companion Mode' for its beta users.
The Companion Mode will let users use WhatsApp simultaneously on up to 4 devices.


The Companion Mode will let users use WhatsApp simultaneously on up to 4 devices.
The feature is available to beta users only, as of now. If you have signed up for the programme, follow these steps.


The feature is available to beta users only, as of now. If you have signed up for the programme, follow these steps.
Open WhatsApp and tap on the three-dot menu option from the top right corner.


Open WhatsApp and tap on the three-dot menu option from the top right corner.
Select the Linked devices option and choose the Link a device button.


Select the Linked devices option and choose the Link a device button.
A QR code will be displayed on your phone.


A QR code will be displayed on your phone.
Open the beta version of WhatsApp and tap on the three-dot menu icon again.


Open the beta version of WhatsApp and tap on the three-dot menu icon again.
Select the Link a device option and scan the QR code displayed on your primary device.
Select the Link a device option and scan the QR code displayed on your primary device.
The upside of this feature is that all your chats will be end-to-end encrypted for all the devices.
The upside of this feature is that all your chats will be end-to-end encrypted for all the devices.

According to WABetaInfo, voice notes will disappear after 24 hours; however, after they have been published as status updates, users have the option of deleting voice notes for everyone.

The feature will begin rolling out to more customers over the coming weeks.

In addition, WhatsApp is developing a new function to facilitate the transfer of conversation histories from outdated Android smartphones. This feature will enable you to migrate your chat and message histories to a new Android device without utilising Google Drive, giving you more control over the process.

FAQs:

  1. What is "voice message preview" on WhatsApp?
    The "Voice Message Preview" function allows users to listen to their voice messages before delivering them.
  2. What is WhatsApp beta?
    The Android version of WhatsApp Beta enables us to use the most recent messaging service updates before they are officially released on the Google Play Store.
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