WhatsApp testing feature to switch from ongoing voice calls to video, "locked mode" for voice messages: Reports
WhatsApp users might soon be able to switch from a voice to video call without disconnecting it and record voice messages without keeping the mic icon pressed.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature which will allow their users to “seamlessly” switch from an ongoing voice call to video call. According toWABetaInfo, an upcoming Whatsapp update will come with the above-mentioned feature, along with support for “locked recordings”. Currently, holding down the mic icon in a WhatsApp chat records voice messages, which could be an annoyance for users who want to send lengthy audio messages.
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As per the report, an upcoming WhatsApp update will feature a new button on the voice call screen, allowing users to switch from a voice call to a video call without disconnecting the original call. Users currently need to hang up an ongoing voice call in order to place a video call. The report states that while changing over from voice to video calls, the voice call receiver will be prompted with a request for switching over. The receiver can either reject the request or swipe up to accept it.
Additionally, WhatsApp could also feature a “locked mode” for recording voice messages. According to the report, pressing on the mic icon for 0.5 seconds to record a voice message will display a lock symbol. Swiping up on it will allow you to send audio messages without keeping the mic icon pressed. The feature is said to have some limitations. A user will not be able to view a photo or video while recording a “locked” voice message or send a text message simultaneously while using it.
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