Instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has introduced five new amazing features for the greater pleasure of its over five billion users.
One of these latest features allows users to record and upload 30-second voice messages on their status.
The new development was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the management of the meta-owned app. It stated that the feature will now allow users to express themselves and connect with others better.
It will also enable users to send “more personal updates and feel more comfortable with talking.”
“We’re excited to add a set of new features to status on WhatsApp that make it easier to express yourself and connect with others,” the statement reads.
“We’re introducing the ability to record and share voice messages up to 30 seconds on WhatsApp status. Voice status can be used for sending more personal updates, especially if you feel more comfortable expressing yourself by talking rather than typing.
“WhatsApp status is protected by end-to-end encryption so you can share privately and securely.”
In addition, the micro-blogging features also include the ‘private audience selector’ which allows flexibility to update your privacy settings.
Another one is the ‘link previews on status’ which lets users see a visual preview of their web link.
Other features are the ‘status profile rings’ for new updates and ‘status reactions.’
Voice status comes months after WhatsApp saw significant traction in voice messages on its platform.
