WhatsApp continues to bring new features with each update, including disappearing photos and videos along with transferring WhatsApp data to more Android phones.
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Out of Chat Playback: Listen to a voice message outside of the chat so you can multitask or read and respond to other messages.Pause/Resume Recording: When recording a voice message, you can now pause the recording and resume when ready, in case you’re interrupted or need to gather your thoughts.Waveform Visualization: Shows a visual representation of the sound on the voice message to help follow the recording.Draft Preview: Listen to your voice messages before sending them.Remember Playback: If you pause when listening to a voice message, you can pick up where you left off when you return to the chat.Fast Playback on Forwarded Messages: Play voice messages at 1.5x or 2x speeds to listen to messages faster on both regular and forwarded messages.
The draft feature is a great option to have so that you can delete voice messages before sending them — especially the more embarrassing ones. WhatsApp prides itself on its security but also on the idea that voice messaging is faster than texting, allowing for a more expressive and natural messaging experience.