In the latest beta for WhatsApp's desktop application, the instant messaging platform is testing the ability for users to pause and resume voice messages, while they are being recorded.
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The new pause button was spotted by WABetaInfo, and the feature is available to anyone who enrolls for the beta. The desktop version of the app also allows you to preview voice messages before sending them.
(Image Courtesy: WABetaInfo)This feature is also available on the beta version of the iOS app, though no announcements have been made about Android yet.
WhatsApp Desktop beta lets you pause and resume voice recordings!The ability to pause and resume voice notes during recording is now available for the desktop client.https://t.co/zPUNRLf2P8 — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) January 19, 2022
The new button is part of WhatsApp Desktop Beta 2.2201.2. While users have reported seeing the new button, it does not appear to be functional for everyone just yet. WABetaInfo says that it may take a while before its enabled on beta accounts.
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The Meta-owned chat platform introduced the feature to beta versions of its iOS app last year and was one of the top requested features by users. This is particularly useful during long voice message chats, and will allow users to check recordings before sending them.
Recently, WhatsApp also began testing the ability to chat with in-app support on iOS and Android. This will allow users initiate chats with WhatsApp support, and will collect diagnostic information to help you troubleshoot problems faster.
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