WhatsApp now allows voice memos(opens in new tab) This means up to 30 seconds of recordings that your contacts can hear. These voice memos disappear after 24 hours and are the latest available to share via the status feature.
Status was first introduced by WhatsApp in 2017. Possibilities so far include photos, videos, GIFs, and text. New voice features are being added as voice messages are becoming a more popular feature in the app.Last March, the company sold his 7 billion(opens in new tab) Voice messages were being sent daily.
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In addition to this, WhatsApp is building statuses by allowing status reactions, as it launched message reactions last year. You also have the option to select who the status is for, so not all contacts are engaged in such posts.Your audience selection can be saved and used for all subsequent statuses.
It’s unclear how many people are actually using statuses to communicate with their friends, but it’s clear the company is working to increase traction for the feature.