WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to the users of its Desktop app. Earlier, the same feature first surfaced on Beta version last month for iOS users. But this Global Voice Message Player for desktop is now available to the users. Meaning it enables WhatsApp users to an audio recording even when they have left the chat. Moreover, this is quite similar to that PiP mode that lets users to continue watching a video long after they have left a chat.
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WhatsApp Testing Global Audio Message Player for Desktop
WABetaInfo reports that the app is rolling out a new feature that allows listening to voice notes when they switch to a different chat. The screenshot shared by the blog site shows that when a user plays a voice note and switches to another chat window, WhatsApp does not stop playing the voice note.
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Instead, it shows a new audio player bar is at the bottom of their chats list. This audio player bar enables users to play or pause a voice note or cancel it altogether. Additionally, users can track the progress of the voice note using a moving grey bar. It is placed right under the new audio player.
Now, according to the blog, the new global audio player is available with WhatsApp Desktop beta version 2.2204.5 update. However, some WhatsApp Desktop beta users who are using the version 2.2204.1 beta of the app might also be able to use it. Another report by WABetaInfo suggests that WhatsApp is testing a redesigned caption menu while sending media. Furthermore, the report also mentions that users will now be able to add recipients while sending a media along with uploading it as a status.
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WhatsApp is continually looking to update its feature and bring new feature to both its Desktop and Web versions for its users. For more updates on WhatsApp, stay tuned on Cashify!
Sushmita Choubey
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