Overview
- Tech outlets reported that WABetaInfo discovered the feature in an Android beta build, with multiple publications confirming the find on Wednesday.
- The widget reportedly starts recording immediately when tapped, displays a microphone icon with the label “Tap to record,” and uses a default 3×1 grid size that users can resize.
- After recording, users would be able to pick one or several contacts or groups to send the same voice message to, and the beta hints at an option to share the clip to Status.
- WhatsApp has not released the widget to beta testers or the public and Meta has given no timetable for wider testing or rollout, so behavior and details may change before launch.
- The widget fits a broader push by WhatsApp to expand voice features—such as no‑hold recording, group voice messages and transcriptions—which could make quick voice messaging more common on Android and later on iPhone.