WhatsApp Voice Chat Feature Now Available on iOS, Android: How To Use

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

WhatsApp has rolled out its new voice chats feature in groups.

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The feature allows users to start voice calls without disturbing everyone in the group.

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It is available on the latest versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android.

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The feature is available for those WhatsApp groups with 33 to 128 members.

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To use this feature, open WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.

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Now, open the group chat where you want to begin the voice chat.

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Tap the phone icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

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Select “Start Voice Chat.”

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Group members will receive a push notification, inviting them to join the voice chat.

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