Last month, we heard about WhatsApp developing a feature that would let users set reminders for the calls they missed. Now we’ve learned that the Meta-owned company is working on a voicemail-like feature for missed calls. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who spotted the development of this voicemail-like feature in beta version 2.25.23.21 of WhatsApp for Android.
The way this works is if you make a voice call to someone on WhatsApp and it goes unanswered, WhatsApp will display a “Record voice message” shortcut on the screen alongside the “Call again” and “Cancel” buttons. The “Record voice message” option will also be displayed in the chat with that person.
These two shortcuts will allow you to quickly send audio messages to the person who couldn’t answer your call. Of course, you also have the option to record a voice note separately by tapping on the paperclip icon in the chat, but sending voice messages using these new shortcuts should make the entire process a tad more convenient.
WABetaInfo claims this feature is currently available for some beta testers on Android, but it’s unclear if and when it will get a public release.