Overview

• When a call is not picked up, a new “Record voice message” option appears on the call screen between “Call again” and “Cancel.”
• A recording made from that prompt is sent directly to the recipient’s chat and is shown alongside the missed call entry.
• The feature was uncovered by WABetaInfo in recent Android beta versions, and WhatsApp has not announced a wider rollout.
• This test follows other call-focused experiments such as call reminders, signaling a push to bolster voice and video calling.
• Observers note overlap with existing in-chat voice notes and raise questions about spam and misuse protections for calling tools.