WhatsApp adds floating button and gestures for faster group voice chats

WhatsApp introduces new voice group chat actions to make it easier for users to start and join voice chats. This new feature arrives with WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.24.25.22, available via the Google Play Beta Program.

The fresh beta update adds a new floating action button above the message send button. This makes it much easier to start a voice chat in group chats.

Previously, users had to go into the group info screen or use an option from the top app bar. Now, the floating button makes the feature more visible and accessible to everyone in the group.

Moreover, some beta testers can now try out a new gesture feature. By simply scrolling up the conversation in the group, users can immediately start a voice chat. This makes it even quicker to start talking without any extra steps.

Aside from this, WhatsApp is expanding voice chat availability to smaller groups. Previously, voice chats were only available in larger groups of 32 or more members. Now, even smaller groups with just two people can use the voice chat feature.

Users can still choose to notify all members when a voice chat begins. If no one joins within 60 minutes, the voice chat will automatically end.

This update is currently available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta version. More users will get access to these new features soon.