WhatsApp now lets users pause voice recording; stream audio at 2X speed

Users will be able to play voice messages at 1.5x or 2x speeds to listen to messages faster on both regular and forwarded messages.

Users will be able to play voice messages at 1.5x or 2x speeds to listen to messages faster on both regular and forwarded messages. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

WhatsApp is making some changes to its audio messaging feature that will allow users to pause a voice recording and resume it later at their convenience.

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The update will also let people listen to a draft version of their voice messages before sending them.

When listening to voice messages, users will be able to pause a message and tune in from where they left off when they return to the chat. They will also see a waveform visualisation of the sound on the message.

The new feature update gives users an option to playback audio messages at 1.5x or 2x speeds, on both regular and forwarded messages.

Additionally, the messaging service will allow users to listen to a voice message outside of the chat, helping them multitask or read and respond to other messages, WhatsApp noted.

Voice messages sent on WhatsApp are protected by end-to-end encryption to keep them private and secure at all times, the Meta-owned firm said, adding that the new features to enhance voice messaging will roll out in the weeks to come.