You’ll soon be able to set voice status on WhatsApp: How to use audio status feature on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is working on some new features to improve the overall experience. The messaging platform recently announced message reactions, which have now been expanded to include more emoji reactions. A new update now suggests users can set voice status on WhatsApp, at least in beta for now.

WhatsApp voice status coming soon

WhatsApp Status is one of the most popular features on the Meta proprietary platform. Similar to Instagram Stories, WhatsApp allows users to post media that will automatically disappear after 24 hours. Previously WhatsApp Status supported text, images, videos and GIFs. Now users will soon be able to post voice memos on WhatsApp status.

A report from WABetaInfo shared a screenshot of WhatsApp status supporting voice memos. The screenshot shows the option to add a voice message, just like we add an image or video to WhatsApp status.

How to use Voice Notes on WhatsApp Status?

Currently, voice memo support for WhatsApp status is only available in beta version. How to upload voice status to WhatsApp:

Step 1: First of all, you must have the beta version of WhatsApp on your smartphone, which is readily available for Android users

Step 2: Next, make sure you have the latest WhatsApp beta version to use voice status

Step 3: According to the screenshot, you can just share a voice memo for WhatsApp status just like you share an image or video now

Step 4: Open WhatsApp Status > Select + icon > Select Microphone icon

Step 5: Now press and hold the icon and record the voice message. You can play it again to listen to the recording again

Step 6: If you are satisfied, you can post the voice memo as WhatsApp status

New WhatsApp features are coming

As mentioned, the new WhatsApp status voice memo is currently limited to beta users only. A few other new features like linking another smartphone to an account are also available. Users can also undo a deleted message, edit a sent message, and more. A stable update for WhatsApp will introduce all these new features in the coming days.

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