WhatsApp Overhauls Voice Messaging: Here’s How It Works!

WhatsApp frequently updates its features. A new update to the app is set to overhaul the voice messaging system: here’s what to expect.

WhatsApp is on a roll with updates. The popular messaging app, developed by Meta, is gearing up to revamp its voice messaging system, which has remained unchanged for many years. The two billion users of the platform will soon need to adapt, as the current methods will soon become obsolete. Sending a voice message will be much simpler.

According to WABetaInfo, a website that specializes in WhatsApp information, the upcoming update is poised to bring innovation to the voice message interface. These changes were spotted in the beta version 25.13.10.70 of WhatsApp for iOS. So, what should we expect from the new version of the app?

Until now, to send a voice message on WhatsApp, users had two options: either hold down the microphone icon for an extended period or slide the button upward to lock the feature. One of the key updates in beta version 25.13.10.70 is straightforward: users will need to press the icon just once to send a voice message.

Once the voice message is initiated, users will see an audio wave along with several options: delete, pause, and send. Currently, this functionality is available only to iOS users enrolled in the beta program via TestFlight.

Another innovation introduced in the upcoming WhatsApp version is the ability to allow the recipient to listen to the voice message just once. Similar to Snapchat’s stories, WhatsApp will enable users to limit the playback of their messages. This feature is particularly useful for those who prefer greater control over their communications.

These new features, found in iOS version 25.13.10.70, do not yet have an official release date. As usual, WhatsApp plans to test these new options for several weeks or even months. During this period, potential bugs will be identified and feedback from TestFlight users will be gathered.