It doesn’t matter if it is a funny story or an important message, sometimes it is easier to communicate via WhatsApp by speaking than writing.
Standard voice messages are sent automatically once you have recorded them. However, this could lead to embarrassing errors that require you to send your recording again.
WhatsApp launched a Voice Message Previews Tool to help users.
WhatsApp explained that you can now preview your WhatsApp voice messages before you send them. This is great for when you need to make sure your message gets across.
WhatsApp’s Voice Message Preview now allows you to preview recorded notes before sending them.
Voice Messages became a worldwide hit since its launch in 2013.
WhatsApp stated that they bring people closer than text messages and, unlike calls, allow them freedom to send and receive messages – at their convenience – whenever it is most convenient.
They are the fastest and most efficient way to communicate a message when there is a tight deadline, you need to express your emotions quickly, you don’t have time, or you’re trying to manage other things like babysitting or shopping/groceries.
However, until now, standard voice messages have sent automatically – regardless of whether or not they contain errors.
The Voice Message Preview feature allows you to preview your recorded message before you decide whether to send it.
Open a group or individual chat to access this new feature. Touch the microphone icon at the bottom left corner.
To make sure you have hands-free recording before you speak, simply slide the slider up.
After you have finished tap Stop. Tap Next to hear your recording. Tap any portion of the recording and you’ll be able to hear it starting at that time stamp.
To delete your voicemail, you can tap on the trash can or click send to send it.
This new tool was launched shortly after WhatsApp added Disappearing messages to its feature. It now offers the option for chats that self-destruct within 24 hours or 90 days.
Disappearing Messages is a feature that makes new messages disappear in a selected chat room after a certain time.
Some people may want to opt to erase their messages from personal reasons. For example, they may contain sensitive information they don’t want accessible anywhere – not even on WhatsApp, which is end-to-end encrypted.
WhatsApp aims to mimic the privacy of face-to-face conversations by giving users assurances that the messages they send are not being saved online.
WhatsApp asserts that the storing of all communications forever is “the equivalent to a note-taker following us around, making a permanent record” of every word said.
WhatsApp users can also have Disappearing messages turned on in all new chats.
One child safety expert, however, has criticized the possibility of users being able to delete messages after 24 hours. He said it could create a toxic cocktail of risks for children who are vulnerable.