Revolutionary: WhatsApp Unveils Exciting Meta AI Voice Chat Mode with Customisable Voices | Tech News
WhatsApp Explores Voice Chat Mode for Meta AI
WhatsApp is reportedly advancing its features by incorporating a voice chat mode into Meta AI, which currently only supports text inputs. According to WABetainfo, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.18, available on the Google Play Store, includes this voice chat feature, allowing users to communicate with Meta AI through voice commands.
This forthcoming update will enable a voice-driven interaction with Meta AI and provide an option for users to select the AI’s voice per their preference. Additionally, WhatsApp plans to introduce a shortcut for quick access; by pressing a floating action button within the chat list, users can activate the voice chat mode instantly.
Further enhancing convenience, the new feature allows users to manage voice chat modes manually, easily switching to text mode or stopping the voice chat by leaving the conversation. A status icon on the Android OS status bar will indicate if Meta AI is actively listening.
Alongside the voice chat development, WhatsApp is also prioritizing user privacy with upcoming updates potentially featuring passkey authentication. This will involve verifying accounts, logging in, and encrypting chat backups using biometric data such as facial recognition and fingerprints.
In related news, WhatsApp is improving how users manage contacts across multiple accounts. Following the recent introduction of multi-account support on a single device, enhanced privacy features for contact syncing across accounts and linked devices are now available in the latest beta version for Android.
By integrating these new features, WhatsApp aims to elevate user experience and maintain strong security measures.
First Published: Sep 02, 2024 | 2:12 PM IST
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