Missed a call? WhatsApp may soon let you leave voicemail
What's the story
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new voicemail feature, aimed at enhancing the calling experience on the platform. The update comes after the recent launch of a call scheduling feature. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned company has added this voicemail feature in its latest Android update for beta testers.
Update details
It appears between Cancel and Call again buttons
The new voicemail feature lets users send a voice message if their call goes unanswered. The option to record a voice message will appear at the bottom of the screen, between the Cancel and Call Again buttons. Once recorded, it is sent immediately to the recipient, who can listen at their convenience.
Feature advantage
Voicemail feature could make WhatsApp a preferred calling platform
The voicemail feature is similar to traditional call voicemails, but with an extra step of recording the message. This way, it directly links the message with the call, giving more context to the recipient. This could make WhatsApp a go-to platform for voice calls. However, there is no word on when this feature will be rolled out widely or even in ba eta version for iOS users.
Reminder addition
WhatsApp also working on missed call reminder
Along with voicemails, WhatsApp is also working on a reminder notification for missed calls. The feature will let users select a missed call and set a reminder notification for it. This way, they won't forget to return the call later. WhatsApp already has a similar reminder feature for chat messages, further improving its messaging and calling capabilities.