Now post voice notes as your WhatsApp status - Here's how

Delhi : The sharing of voice notes on status was made available by WhatsApp to Android users last month. Users can now make audio memos and share them with their WhatsApp contacts thanks to the latest version. With the most recent app update, the instant messaging service owned by Meta is finally making the new feature accessible to more users on iOS.

The latest release of WhatsApp for iOS, version 23.5.77, includes the "Voice Status" function. Users are able to record voice notes and share them with contacts via the function. Update the WhatsApp app from the App Store to receive the new version.

Following an update, follow this simple tutorial to share your voice remark on status.

How to WhatsApp voice message share on an iPhone

• On your iPhone, launch WhatsApp.
  
• Choose the "Status" tab at the bottom of the window.
• Click or tap on the floating pencil-shaped button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Touch the microphone icon to begin a voicemail recording.
  
• Depress the microphone icon while beginning to record your message. Up to 30 seconds can be recorded.
  
• After you have finished recording your message, release the microphone icon.
  
• When you're finished listening to and reviewing your recording, touch the send icon to post it as a status update.
  

I'm done now! Your WhatsApp contacts will now be able to see your voice message as a status update.

The Picture in Picture (PiP) feature for iOS users is still being rolled out, according to WhatsApp's changelog for the App Store. With the new functionality, iOS users will be able to switch between tasks without pausing a WhatsApp video call.

Go to the Settings app on your iPhone, select General, Picture in Picture, and turn the "Start PiP Automatically" toggle switch to green to activate PiP mode. Your iPhone will support WhatsApp's PiP mode after it has been enabled. Users of Android already have access to the feature in the interim.

Other capabilities are being developed by WhatsApp in the interim and will be added in next app releases. The planned features include split view for Android tablets, the ability to schedule group calls, control group participant for iOS and Android, call link for Windows, and more.

In related news, WhatsApp is now testing a new upgrade that will switch the username and phone number in group chats in the chat box. The function is presently accessible in WhatsApp's beta for Android and iOS, and it will reportedly soon be made available to all users.