Popular chat app WhatsApp has pushed out a new feature to its iPhone users: voice messages with push-to-talk functionality. The feature is also being pushed out to all of the app’s other platforms, including: Android, Blackberry, Nokia and Windows Phone.
WhatsApp, via 9to5Mac:
We spend a lot of time at WhatsApp thinking how we can make keeping in touch easier, and we know there’s no substitute for hearing the sound of a friend or family member’s voice. So today we are introducing a new feature we are truly excited about: Voice Messages.
A recording is made with a single tap and hold, releasing the microphone button when you want to send the message or just swiping left to delete it. Length of messages is unlimited and a blue microphone icon tells you when the message has been played. For private listening, simply lift the phone to your ear and the app automatically reduces the play volume.
The video below shows how to use the functionality on each of the WhatsApp platforms:
WhatsApp is available FREE for the iPhone in the App Store. [DIRECT LINK]
