Overview

• WhatsApp's beta testing introduces a simplified one-tap voice message recording feature with optional single-listen playback for added privacy.
• Android beta users can now customize media upload quality and automatic download resolution to better manage storage and data usage.
• A new transcription feature in Android beta allows users to choose between automatic, manual, or no transcription of voice messages.
• Sticker-based reactions, including animated and imported stickers, are being tested to expand user expression beyond emojis.
• Support for iPhones running below iOS 15.1, including models 5s, 6, and 6 Plus, will officially end on May 5, 2025, as WhatsApp adopts newer APIs.