WhatsApp is testing single voice messaging feature

WhatsApp is improving its feature voice messages that can only be played once. This feature, which works the same way as sending a single-image image, is currently available in the test version of Messenger for Android and iOS. WABetaInfo this Wednesday (18).

This tool, which was first seen in WhatsApp Beta codes in the update released in March, record single play voice memos, increasing security. As seen in the screenshot shared by the website below, a new icon appears identifying the source while the message is being recorded.

If the user taps the icon, the voice message will be sent to the selected contact in single playback mode. This means that the receiver can listen to it only once, You no longer have the options to save, transmit, export and report after playing this content.

Another important detail is that when sending a single voice message via WhatsApp, the sender will no longer be able to listen to you to check if he said something he shouldn’t have or if he gave false information. Therefore, you will need to be more careful when using the functionality.

More privacy

According to the release notes, this New feature in Meta’s messaging app provides an extra layer of privacy for confidential and sensitive content shared on the platform. By enabling single playback, the user minimizes the risk of unauthorized access to voice memos.

Additionally, unlike traditional voice messages, there are no options to save and transmit these contents locally. It gives the user more control over what they share.

Listen once voice memos are currently available in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.22.4 and WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.21.1.73. Yet The feature has no expected release date in the stable version of messenger for all users.