WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Status Feature for More Personalized Communication

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – WhatsApp has announced the launch of their newest feature, namely voice message status or voice notes. On February 7, 2023, this feature officially arrived to provide WhatsApp users with a richer and more personalized communication experience.

In an effort to meet the needs of users who are more comfortable expressing themselves through voice, WhatsApp introduced a voice message status feature. With this feature, users can share voice messages with a maximum duration of 30 seconds to their contacts.

According to the official statement from WhatsApp, voice messages provide a more intimate and personal way to communicate. Especially for those who feel more comfortable talking than typing, this feature allows users to express themselves more freely and authentically.

The main culprit behind the rollout of this voicemail status feature is the significant increase in voicemail usage on WhatsApp. Every day, there are around 7 billion voice messages sent through this application. This shows how popular this form of communication is among WhatsApp users.

To upload a voice message status on WhatsApp, the steps are very easy. Make sure you are using the latest version of the WhatsApp application on your device. After that, select the “status” option and find the pen icon. When you click on the icon, you will be taken to a page with a microphone or voice recorder icon. Just by pressing the icon, you can record and share your voice message with a maximum duration of 30 seconds.

With WhatsApp’s voice message status feature, users can express themselves in a more personal and authentic way. The launch of this feature is in line with WhatsApp’s vision to continuously improve the user experience and provide a more holistic means of communication.