WhatsApp is implementing a new speech waveform for chat bubbles, which will first be available to beta testers: Report

According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new speech waveform style in chat bubbles for all voice/audio communications. According to the source, the upgrade will begin trickling out to selected WhatsApp beta users on Android and iOS today. As a result, even if you have the beta update, you may not notice the change right away.

Users will be able to see speech waveforms for their voice messages if the feature is enabled for their WhatsApp account, according to the article. When receiving a voice note from someone who does not have the feature enabled, it may not appear.

WhatsApp is working on a number of new features for the platform, including a redesigned voice waveform. Chat bubbles are expected to be completely redesigned by the Meta-owned messaging software, with more rounded, larger, and colorful bubbles on the way. According to an earlier source, the feature is being tested for iOS beta users, and it may take some time before the huge design change is rolled out to everyone.

It’s also working on a new feature that will allow users to respond to communications using emoticons. This has previously been observed on Facebook Messenger and Instagram Direct Messages. Users will be able to tap and hold the message they wish to respond to before dragging the relevant emoji. When it goes live, it will be available for both individual and group chats.

Finally, for Android beta users, WhatsApp is working on specific privacy settings. In the privacy settings, it will offer a new “My contacts except for” option that will allow users to designate last seen for specific contacts.