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Genius WhatsApp update will make it much easier to listen to voice messages
WHATSAPP is working on a new feature that makes it much easier to listen to voice notes.
Voice notes are one of the most popular ways to chat on WhatsApp.
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But sometimes they can be annoying to listen to – especially if they’re very long.
Now WhatsApp sleuths at WABetaInfo have unearthed a new feature that solves this in test versions of the app.
WhatsApp is trialling new playback speeds that let you hear the voice note faster than usual.
You can choose from 1.0x, 1.5x or even 2.0x speeds.
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It’s a great time-saver, especially if you’re in a hurry.
“Yesterday WABetaInfo has announced that WhatsApp was working on three different playback speeds for voice messages on WhatsApp for Android,” the blog wrote.
“Today the same screenshots are taken from WhatsApp for iOS.
“The feature is under development.”
Of course, it’s entirely possible that this feature never makes it to the live version of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp regularly tests new features before release them more generally.
And the Facebook-owned firm could decide that the feature isn’t right – and scraps it.
We could also be waiting many weeks or months for the feature, if it takes a long time to fine-tune.
However, it’s encouraging that the feature is being tested on both iOS and Android.
This suggests both devices may get support for the new trick at the same time.
How to send WhatsApp voice notes
Still don’t know how to send a WhatsApp voice message? It’s seriously easy.
First open up a chat – it can be an individual or group conversation.
Then tap and hold the microphone.
While holding the microphone, speak to record your message.
Once you’re done, remove your finger from the microphone.
Be aware that the voice message will then automatically send.
So if you make a mistake during your message, don’t release your finger. Instead slide left to cancel it.
During recording, you can also slide up to lock the recording. This means you can tape longer messages hands-free.
Once you’ve sent the voice note, you’ll see a grey microphone icon.
This will turn blue when the recipient has played the message.
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