WhatsApp now allows you to post voice notes as Status
WhatsApp now allows you to post voice notes as Status updates. You will be able to record and send voice notes of up to 30 seconds in length via the Status section of the app in situations where you want to share something by speaking rather than writing.
This comes in addition to the ability to share texts as a Status in addition to photos and videos. WhatsApp will also show full link previews while sharing links for people to get a better context of what’s being shared.
Then, there’s the new privacy setting for Statuses, which lets you select the audience per Status, thus, providing you with more flexibility. While sharing a Status, you will see the option to include or exclude some people as per your need. The most recent settings will be set as default but you can always change it.
These new features come in addition to the Status reactions (introduced recently), which is the ability to send emoji reactions to a Status, much like it can be done for Instagram Stories or even Facebook Stories. Plus, you will be able to see status profile rings in the chat list, notifying you of a recent Status update. Again, a feature that already exists on Instagram.
The new features for WhatsApp Status have started rolling out to Android and iOS users globally and should reach all in the coming weeks.
How to post voice notes as Status
In this tutorial, TheGhanaTech.com will be showing you how you can easily post voice notes on your Whatsapp status.
- Open WhatsApp on your phone
- Tap the status icon to set your WhatsApp status update.
- Now, you will see a new “mic” icon to add a voice note to your status update
- Tap on it and start speaking.
- Once you are done recording the voice, tap on the send button.
That’s it, your voice message will be shared as your WhatsApp status and your friends will be able to check it just like they check your photos and video or text status update. If you don’t want everyone listening to your voice status, you know you can just hide your WhatsApp status from select contacts.