WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.16.10.70: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.16.10.70.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a voice chat mode feature to communicate with Meta AI, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Voice chat mode for Meta AI |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a voice chat mode feature to communicate with Meta AI to a future update of the app. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is under development so it's not ready for beta testers, but you can read this article to discover a preview. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.12: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to prompt group descriptions for communities! |
VOICE CHAT MODE FOR META AI
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.9 update, we announced that WhatsApp is currently rolling out a feature to share voice messages with Meta AI. This improvement enhances the way users interact with Meta AI, allowing them to share voice notes when they are unable to type or when it is more convenient to speak. It appears that WhatsApp is now committed to further improving interaction with the chatbot, aiming to enhance user experience by experimenting with a new voice mode. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.16.10.70 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a voice chat mode feature to communicate with Meta AI!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring a new voice chat mode to communicate with Meta AI, scheduled for release in a future update of the app. This update will allow users to communicate with Meta AI even more quickly and naturally. Speaking is generally faster than typing, but the new voice chat mode further improves the efficiency and ease of interactions, as even Meta AI will be able to reply using a voice in the future. Users might also be able to choose which voice Meta AI should use to communicate from a set of default options, allowing for a more personalized and enjoyable interaction experience.
Through the new voice chat mode, users will be able to have real-time conversations with Meta AI, making it more responsive and versatile for various needs and tasks. This enhancement aims to provide hands-free communication in the future, making it easier for users to convey complex information or queries directly through voice. Meta AI will continuously listen to the user once they open the chat with the bot and this mode is manually enabled by them, allowing it to understand and respond to ongoing conversations more effectively. It is important to note that users will be able to stop this mode at any time by leaving the chat with Meta AI or switching to the text mode, ensuring greater control over their AI interactions and maintaining their privacy. In addition, they can receive confirmation that Meta AI has stopped listening to their queries by observing the privacy indicator on iOS, which will notify them whether the microphone is actively being used.
A voice chat mode feature to communicate with Meta AI is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will keep you updated on any further developments about this feature until it's officially released.
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