WhatsApp has lately been adding many new features to its app, and the latest addition to the app is playback speed options for voice messages. You'll soon be able to fast-forward your voice messages in WhatsApp on your smartphones.
Current Voice Messages Playback in WhatsApp
Currently, WhatsApp doesn't offer the option to change the playback speed of voice messages. You must hear your voice messages at the default speed as that's the only option you have.
Fast-Forward Voice Messages in WhatsApp
As spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp by WABetaInfo, the company is working on a feature to let you fast-forward your voice messages.
📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.6.11: what’s new?
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 18, 2021
WhatsApp is working on 3 different playback speeds for voice messages, with a nice UI!
The feature is under development and it will be available later for iOS and Android beta builds.
More details: https://t.co/pO1GAVIL8l pic.twitter.com/it4MlwCIyB
According to the available information, you'll get three playback speed options for your voice messages. This way you'll be able to listen to your messages at your preferred pace.
New Voice Message Playback Options in WhatsApp
There are three new playback speed options that you'll soon see in WhatsApp on your phone.
These options are:
- 1x which plays your voice messages 1 time faster than the default speed
- 1.5x which plays your voice messages 1.5 times faster than the default speed
- 2x which plays your voice messages 2 times faster than the default speed
You can't use these options for reverse playback as WhatsApp currently doesn't let you play your voice messages in reverse.
How to Use the New Playback Options in WhatsApp
When the feature rolls out, you'll be able to go through those long voice messages pretty quickly.
To use this feature when it becomes available, you'll need to open WhatsApp and access your voice messages. Play your voice messages and you'll see the option to fast-forward them.
Tap the various playback speed options to use them.
How to Get Voice Message Playback Options in Your WhatsApp
This feature is currently in beta and it'll be a while before it rolls out to the public.
One way to ensure you get to use this feature as soon as it arrives is to keep WhatsApp updated on your smartphone.
If you use WhatsApp on Android, open the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap Update. This will update your app version.
If you're an iOS user, open the App Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap Update to update the app.
Change the Playback Speed of Voice Messages in WhatsApp
With the ability to fast-forward voice messages in WhatsApp, you'll be able to go through lengthy voice messages without actually hearing them for their entire duration. This will help you get the gist of the message without spending too much time on it.
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