WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.5: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.21.5.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on voice status updates, for a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Voice status updates |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on the ability to upload voice status updates for a future version of WhatsApp. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it is not ready to be released to beta users but you can read this article to discover how it works. |
| Thanks: | Swakshan for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is releasing a new sticker pack: Giannis and Family! |
VOICE STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.16.3 update, we posted news about a new feature under development: the ability to upload voice notes to our status updates. Thanks to this feature, you will be able to share short voice notes with your contacts based on your privacy settings. This feature is still under development but thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.5 update, we can finally post something new about the user interface:
As you can see in this screenshot, the interface is very similar to the one of the text status composer: in fact, the ability to record a voice note for status updates has been moved within this section. When you want to post a voice status update, you can also choose a background color for the voice note and it shows up as a message bubble. In addition, the voice note is automatically played every time you open a voice status update, it is protected by end-to-end encryption and it is possible to upload a voice note for up to 30 seconds.
Unfortunately, this feature is under development and it will be released in a future update of the app. As always, we will keep you up to date when there is further information to share with you.
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