Real-time voice conversations are set to be introduced by WhatsApp, leveraging the power of Meta AI technology.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for its iOS and Android users, allowing real-time voice chats with Meta AI. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, aims to improve user interaction within the app by enabling hands-free, real-time voice communication.
How to Use the New Feature
To start a voice session with Meta AI, users can tap the waveform icon in the Chats tab or call Meta AI directly from the Calls tab, which starts the voice chat automatically. An optional setting lets users enable automatic voice sessions when opening Meta AI from the Chats tab, though it is off by default to maintain user control.
Key Features
The new feature allows Meta AI to listen and respond during voice conversations. Users can collapse the voice session to run in the background while they switch to other apps, enabling continuous interaction without interruption. The updated interface provides pre-made prompt suggestions to facilitate conversation starters.
Users can also share photos directly from their gallery or camera within the chat. Additionally, Meta AI can provide feedback while users are reading notes aloud or browsing websites, creating an experience similar to a natural phone call.
Privacy Considerations
Privacy considerations include an iOS system-level orange dot indicator showing when the microphone is active, reminding users that Meta AI is listening. Users can mute the microphone if they wish to maintain privacy during the background session, but the indicator remains visible.
Availability and Rollout
The feature is currently in beta, gradually rolling out to more users in the coming weeks, and initially available only to selected testers on iOS and Android. Wider availability is expected soon. The feature can be accessed via the TestFlight app for iOS.
In summary, WhatsApp's real-time voice chat with Meta AI significantly enhances user interaction by enabling hands-free, real-time voice communication within the app. The feature is currently available to select beta testers on iOS and Android, with wider availability expected soon.
[1] WhatsApp Blog: [Link to the official announcement] [2] Apple Support: [Link to Apple's explanation of the orange dot indicator] [3] TechCrunch: [Link to TechCrunch's article about the feature]
- Users worldwide can take advantage of the new real-time voice chat feature with Meta AI, as it is being rolled out to more individuals on both iOS and Android devices in the coming weeks.
- The technological advancement in artificial-intelligence, embodied by Meta AI, allows users to engage in hands-free, real-time voice conversations without interruptions, as the feature enables voice sessions to run in the background while users switch to other apps.
- As for privacy concerns, the updated interface incorporates an iOS system-level orange dot indicator signaling when the microphone is active, a reminder for users who'd like to know that their voices are being listened to by Meta AI.
