WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.21: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.23.21.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users record a voice message if the recipient misses a call, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Voice message for missed calls |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.21 has been designated as a compatible update, but some users may get the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Sc, Technical MJ TV, and kingcyrious, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.22.10.77: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that separates single-message forwarding from multiple-message selection! |
VOICE MESSAGE FOR MISSED CALLS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.22.5 update, we announced that a feature to create notification reminders for missed calls was available. This feature allows users to schedule reminders for their missed calls, making it easier to manage calls that cannot be answered immediately. Users can choose from convenient preset interval to fit their personal schedule, ensuring they follow up when it's most convenient. At the scheduled time, WhatsApp will send a notification displaying the caller's name, profile picture, and a direct link to the chat, helping users quickly return calls when it’s most convenient. With the latest update, some users have even more ways to manage missed calls, giving them greater control to ensure a response when the other person is available. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.21 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users record a voice message if the recipient misses a call!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now explore a feature that allows them to record a voice message whenever a call is not answered. This means that when users try to reach someone and they don't pick up, it's now possible to quickly leave a voice note to communicate the message instead of waiting for another time to call. This feature effectively simulates the behavior of a traditional voicemail, allowing users to leave a message when a call goes unanswered. For example, imagine you're calling a colleague about an urgent update during work hours, but they're in a meeting and cannot answer. With this new feature, you can immediately record a short voice message explaining the situation, so they can listen to it as soon as they are available.
The feature is designed to be seamless and highly convenient, making it easier for users to stay in touch even when calls are missed. As soon as a call goes unanswered, a dedicated option appears at the bottom of the calling interface, inviting users to quickly record and send a voice message. This shortcut is also visible directly in the chat where the missed call occurred, providing an immediate and context-aware way to communicate. While users can always record regular voice messages in chats, this prompt appears specifically for missed calls, acting as a helpful reminder to quickly respond when a call is not answered.
Once recorded, the voice message is sent directly within the conversation, so the recipient can hear it at their convenience. The notification for the missed call also remains, ensuring that users are aware of both the missed call and the voice message. Users can quickly communicate missed call information without having to schedule another call or type out a text. By providing these two shortcuts, WhatsApp ensures that important messages can be conveyed immediately, even if the call is not answered, and recipients are always able to listen when they're available.
A feature that lets users record a voice message if the recipient misses a call is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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