With the latest updates of WhatsApp for iOS and Android, WhatsApp is rolling out the ability for users to record and share longer voice notes via status updates. This feature extends the duration to up to 1 minute per voice note, allowing users to share their updates without the need for multiple recordings.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Voice status updates - 1 minute long |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | Latest versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android are compatible updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some users, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: default chat theme feature on iOS! |
VOICE STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.74 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates. Through this enhancement, WhatsApp aims to provide users with greater flexibility over their sharing experience, allowing them to share more moments and stories with their contacts without the constraints of the previous 30-second limit. WhatsApp also released the same improvements to some beta testers with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.6 update, ensuring that users across both iOS and Android platforms can benefit from the same ability to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates. It appears that WhatsApp is now exploring additional improvements for status updates, designed to enhance the user experience when sharing voice notes. After installing the latest updates of WhatsApp for Android and iOS, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out voice status updates up to 1 minute long!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some users can now explore new improvements for voice notes shared through status updates, allowing them to record and share longer audio messages with their contacts. Specifically, WhatsApp is also rolling out the 1-minute-long feature for voice notes, expanding the functionality even for voice status updates. It is very important to note that you may need to update your version of WhatsApp in order to listen to longer voice messages shared through status updates.
In our opinion, the ability to record and share longer voice notes eliminates the need for users to split their messages into multiple shorter recordings. This enhances the communication process, making it more convenient and time-saving for those who frequently share audio updates with their contacts. We believe that this feature aims to allow users to share their updates in a single and uninterrupted voice note, ensuring that their message is clearer and more cohesive.
A feature to record and send voice notes up to 1 minute long for status updates is available to some users who install the latest updates of WhatsApp for Android from the Google Play Store and WhatsApp for iOS from the App Store. This is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.
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