WhatsApp allows hands-free recording of voice notes
WhatsApp for Android has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to lock the voice recording button on the latest beta version 2.18.102. It aims to improve on the fact that currently, users have to tap and keep the microphone button pressed until they are finished recording a voice note. The feature is already live on WhatsApp for iPhone.
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How can you record voice notes in locked mode?
Here's how the feature works: Users will be shown a lock icon when they want to send a voice note on WhatsApp, which has to be slid up to be enabled. Once that is done, the lock mode will be activated after 0.5 seconds of starting a recording. You can also discard your recording by tapping the Cancel button next to the timer.
Things you can't do while using the locked recording feature
Though users will be able to navigate a chat while using the locked recording feature, they will not be able to type a new message or view photos and videos. However,Apple-iphone'> iPhone users (6S or above) can reportedly view photos even in locked recording mode via Apple's 3D Touch functionality. Users also can't chat with another person while recording in locked mode.
Going forward
According to reports, WhatsApp is also working on letting users review their voice clip before sending it to a contact. To use the feature, you need to download the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.18.102. It is available for beta testers on Google Play.
