 "WhatsApp Explores Voice Chat Mode for Meta AI Source: WABetainfo")
WhatsApp Explores Voice Chat Mode for Meta AI Source: WABetainfo
WhatsApp is reportedly working on integrating voice chat mode into Meta AI which currently only supports text inputs. According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetainfo, the WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.24.18.18 available on the Google Play Store has the voice chat mode feature with which users can communicate with Meta AI.
This update will be introduced in future updates and will allow users to interact with Meta AI using voice commands.
The instant messaging platform is also working on allowing users to select Meta AI’s voice based on their preferences. Additionally, WhatsApp is also exploring a shortcut to summon the chatbot with the voice chat mode already enabled by tapping the floating action button in the chats list.
The new feature would also offer input-free interaction with only voice commands and users would be able to enable voice chat mode manually. Additionally, users would also be able to stop voice chat by exiting the chat or switching to text mode. A small icon in the status bar offered by Android OS at the top of the screen will tell users if Meta AI has stopped listening.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature to improve user privacy. The upcoming update could include password authentication to verify accounts, log in, and encrypt chat backups. The feature will use biometric data, such as facial recognition and fingerprints, as an alternative to traditional passwords.
On a related note, following the rollout of multiple account support on a single device, Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing new features for managing contacts across accounts. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the latest beta version for Android devices has introduced enhanced privacy features for managing contact sync across linked accounts and devices.
First published: September 2, 2024 | 2:12 p.m. IST
