WhatsApp voices have their advocates and detractors. For one thing, it’s sometimes quicker to tell a story out loud than to write a bunch of messages. On the other hand, the recipient of the message does not always have the time or desire to listen to the voice message. Now the dilemma will come to WhatsApp statuses.

The novelty was previously spotted by WaBetaInfo, revealing that the app is working on a new type of status: sound states. They will come to complement those with colorful texts and photos or videos.

sound statuses on whatsapp

When it comes to posting a status on WhatsApp, you have two options: a normal status based on a photo that you can paint over, or a status with large text with colored backgrounds. The latest beta version of the app tells us that a third kind of situation is on the way: sound status.

WaBetaInfo discovered this functionality in Beta version 2.22.16.3 for Android, but it is not yet enabled for users. While we haven’t seen exactly how it works yet, microphone icon on button It leaves little to the imagination.

Typically, using the floating microphone button to send a new status uses the WhatsApp recorder to record your message. Later, this voicemail Visible to anyone with access to your stories on WhatsAppaccording to the privacy options you choose.

we still have to see what will these sound states look likeIf the video will have some kind of custom visualization or play like any other video, some type of player will be included. We’ll have to wait for that, as we still don’t know when or if the innovation will be available to everyone.

via | WaBetaInfo