The new update for WhatsApp for Android has gone live on Google Play Beta Program bringing the version WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.25.8.7. This is a new feature that WhatsApp is adding to the Meta AI chatbot which will enable you to initiate call-like sessions. Despite that, this feature is still launching in a future update.WhatsApp added a new way to WhatsApp with Meta AI, an improved chat and voice interaction.
Well, in one way or another, WhatsApp is now taking this further with the latest beta version 2.25.8.7 where it is working on a feature for starting call-like sessions with Meta AI. Today in this article we will discuss the WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.25.8.7 and what features you will see in this update.
How Will This Feature Work?
Whatsapp is working on a system that will allow users to connect with Meta AI through a voice session, as with a phone call. When the user opens the dedicated Meta AI interface, the voice session will begin automatically. It simply means users won’t have to touch a button in order to start speaking and create a nice, hands-free experience.
This feature is one of the main reasons why it is useful – assuming that the user can switch apps while having a conversation with Meta AI.
As an example, a user can simultaneously browse a website or read emails and ask Meta AI questions in real-time. This will help in multitasking and be more practical in daily life when using AI-powered assistance. Furthermore, WhatsApp is planning the feature to work in a manner consistent with smooth communication without the constant necessity to hold the microphone button or go back to the app.
More Control for Users
As it is quite similar to making a phone call, the users will have full control over it. They can:
- Mute their microphone at any time for privacy.
- When they wish, end the call-like session.
- Offer them to switch to text-based chat if they prefer typing instead of speaking.
In addition to that, the WhatsApp app for Android uses Android’s built-in privacy indicator and further ensures privacy and transparency. This allows users to know when the mic is active as well and that audio is being accessed.
And since users engaged in other tasks and require AI assistance will benefit the most from this new feature, that’s something we can expect.
Why is This Feature Important
Talk to it as you would a friend: The idea behind conversing through voice instead of text makes it more natural and intuitive. This is also a conversation-based approach which is more conversational for users who are more of talk than type.
Additionally, it is useful for people for whom typing would be inconvenient and even slow. This hands-free option enables users to effortlessly communicate with Meta AI and therefore speed up, and ultimately make AI interactions more efficient.
It also makes this feature more accessible to people with disabilities or those who struggle typing on Meta AI. This means that with WhatsApp, AI interaction becomes more inclusive for all due to the capability of real-time voice conversation.
Will This Feature Ever Be Available?
At the moment, the call-like session feature still has not been developed and is not ready to be tested by beta testers. The feature is being tested and refined by WhatsApp before it goes public. Like all experimental features, however, this gives no guarantee it will become an official feature.
If it does not operate how it should, some of its features — or all of them — may be changed, delayed, or even canceled. So expect to wait for further updates from WhatsApp before users eager to try this feature can use it.
