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WhatsApp Tests Real-Time Voice Chats With Meta AI on Android Beta

Select Android beta users can initiate two-way Meta AI conversations with customizable voice settings, allowing them to continue chats in the background.

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Overview

  • The voice chat feature began rolling out in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.25.21.21.
  • Users can initiate Meta AI voice sessions by tapping the waveform icon in the chat interface or in the Calls tab.
  • A collapse button moves the conversation to the background, enabling multitasking across other apps.
  • Settings > Voice Preferences lets users enable automatic entry into voice mode upon opening a chat.
  • Meta has not announced a timeline for a broader rollout beyond select beta testers.