Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has launched new status creation tools, marking a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the user experience.
This change is a part of the app’s continuous attempts to improve the app’s overall experience through strategic upgrades, which are owned by Meta.
The functionality, which is accessible through the Google Play Store and is part of the WhatsApp Android 2.25.3.22 update, streamlines the sharing of status updates and makes status creation tools easier to use.
Two new shortcuts have been added to WhatsApp’s gallery sheet with the most recent update. These shortcuts may be accessed by touching the floating action button in the “Updates” tab.
Previously, users could only post media files like photographs and videos as status updates; however, with the help of these shortcuts, they can easily compose and distribute text-based updates or even audio messages.
Another new feature in WhatsApp is the ability to record voice messages right from the screen where you create a status update.
The ability to record status updates vocally and the ability to create status updates using text were previously combined.
The two options will now be considered independently. Instead of having to go to a separate tab to type in a status update, users will be able to hear and read their voice updates right away. This function is now in the beta testing phase on Google Play, but it will soon be available to everyone.