WhatsApp, which is the most used messaging app in the world, always brings new features for its users. In this episode, WhatsApp has launched its new beta version 2.25.21.21 for Android users. Many fun and useful features have been given in this new update, which will make your experience of using WhatsApp even better. So let’s tell you in this article what is special in this new beta version of WhatsApp and what new features you are going to get.
Now do Voice Chat with Meta AI
The biggest and attractive feature of this new update is the facility of real-time voice chat with Meta AI. Till now you could ask questions to Meta AI only by typing, but now you will also be able to talk to it directly. This feature can prove to be very useful for you, especially when you are searching for something or want information about something.
How will Voice Chat work?
In WhatsApp’s ‘Chats’ tab, you will find a waveform icon to start a voice session with Meta AI. By tapping on it, you can start a voice chat with Meta AI. Apart from this, you can also start voice chat directly from the ‘Calls’ tab.
This feature will be disabled by default, that is, you will have to manually enable it by going into the settings. This has been done so that users can use this feature as per their wish.
Benefits of Voice Chat
Voice chat with Meta AI has many benefits. Now you will not need to type to know anything. You can ask your questions directly by speaking and Meta AI will answer you in audio itself. You can also do multitasking, that is, you can also use other apps during voice chat.
Not only this, you can also ask Meta AI about any photo by sending it from your gallery or camera and you will also get its answer in audio.
Message Reminders: Now you will not miss any important message
It happens to all of us that we read a message and think that we will reply to it later and then forget about it. To solve this problem, WhatsApp is now bringing the feature of message reminders.
How to set reminder?
With the help of this feature, you can set a reminder on any message. For this, you have to long-press the message and then choose the option of “Remind me”. You can set a reminder for two hours, eight hours or one day. Apart from this, you can also set a custom time.
After setting the reminder, a bell icon will be created on that message. When the time is over, WhatsApp will send you a notification containing the content of the message and the name of the sender.
Why is this feature special?
This feature is very beneficial for those who often forget to reply to important messages. Now you can be rest assured by setting a reminder on any important message. WhatsApp will remind you at the right time.
Expiring Status: Put status for some time
Two years ago, WhatsApp tested the feature of temporary status in the ‘About’ section, which is now being brought back. With the help of this feature, you can put a text status for some time, which will be removed automatically.
How will this feature work?
You can set your status for a few hours or a few days. For this, you will get preset durations and custom option will also be given. This status will appear on your profile and in the chat window below your name.
Privacy has also been taken care of
This status will be visible only to those people whom you have allowed in your privacy settings. This status will be removed automatically after the time is over. This feature is very good for telling small updates, like weekend trips or mood.
What do these features mean for users?
These new features of WhatsApp can prove to be very useful for users. With Meta AI, it will become even easier to get information from voice chat. Message reminders will not miss any important thing, and expiring status will allow you to give small updates to your contacts.
When will these features come to the Stable Version?
Currently, all these features are available in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.21, and only some beta testers can use them. It is expected that soon these features will be available for iOS beta testers as well, and after that, they will be launched in a stable version for all users.
Conclusion
WhatsApp is constantly engaged in improving its platform, and these new features are an example of this. These features will not only save your time but will also change the way you use WhatsApp. We hope that these features will be available to all users soon.