WhatsApp add news features for voice messages

March 03, 2021 15:44

Instant messaging application WhatsApp Messenger's latest update on iOS has brought a slew of features, including a new animation for voice messages and the ability to disable receipts for these messages.

According to Mashable, the latest update is now live on the Apple Store and comes with minor changes to the instant messaging app.

The new features include a new progress bar animation that has been added for voice messages.

With the new update, once a voice message has reached the end of the audio bar, it will automatically go back to the start. Currently, this feature is only available for users who have iOS 13 and above.

As reported by Mashable, another newly added feature is the ability to disable read receipts for voice messages. WhatsApp users now would be able to turn off the read receipts that notify the sender whether you've listened to the audio or not.

To use the new feature a user needs to go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy.

This new capability is being rolled out by WhatsApp for users in Brazil, Iran and Indonesia. The versions compatible with the feature include Android 2.21.3.19 and newer versions, as well as iOS 2.21.31.2 and above.

WhatsApp has also finally rolled out the WhatsApp mute video feature for Android users, Mashable reported.

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