WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to share long voice messages in status updates. The feature is available for both iPhone and Android versions of the app. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has been working on several new features in recent times, such as AI-generated profile pictures and the option to clear the count of unread messages.
long voice status updates on whatsapp
Previously, WhatsApp users could share voice notes of up to 30 seconds as status updates. To share a voice message, one had to tap and hold the microphone icon on the status update page. Now, the platform has increased the duration of the voice note to one minute.
We were able to confirm that the feature is available on the device. In our testing, we found that voice messages up to 1 minute long can now be shared as status updates. The feature is now available on both Android and iOS platforms. The rollout of this feature will add convenience to those who used to put long voice messages as WhatsApp status updates by splitting them into multiple parts of a maximum of 30 seconds.
WhatsApp usually releases updates in a phased manner, so if you haven't received this feature on your device, we recommend you to update the app to the latest version first, if you still don't get it, you may have to wait for a few days.
Apart from this, according to WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, the platform is working on bringing several new features for users. One of the recently reported features is Create with AI, which allows users to create AI-generated profile pictures. With this, users will be able to create personalized images that match their interests, personality, and mood using artificial intelligence (AI).
Apart from this, a chat theme feature is also being developed. According to reports, WhatsApp may soon allow users to choose from five preset themes – Blue, Green (which is the default), Grey, Red and Purple. Choosing a theme can reportedly change the color of the chat as well as the chat background.