WhatsApp for Windows gains hands free voice message listening in latest beta
A new update for WhatsApp Messenger on Windows, version 2.2316.2.0, expands how users interact with voice notes. The beta release now allows listening to voice messages outside of the chat window, offering a more flexible way to multitask while staying connected. This enhancement was highlighted by WABetaInfo in its coverage.
Accessible to everyone who has installed the current Windows beta from the Microsoft Store, the feature lets users open a voicemail, play it, and continue their conversations in other chats without needing to return to the original thread immediately. The editors at WABetaInfo describe the capability as highly convenient, especially when dealing with lengthy voice messages that would otherwise require constant switching between chats.
Although this feature first appeared in the beta channel, there is no confirmation yet on when the stable release will include it for all users. The potential for broader rollout remains a topic of discussion among WhatsApp enthusiasts and tech trackers alike.
Previously, reports noted a separate beta discovery for Android version 2.23.9.19, which revealed another improvement related to transferring conversations across devices. These incremental changes show WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to enhance multitasking and cross-device continuity for users across platforms. Source: WABetaInfo