Meta AI Gets a Voice on WhatsApp – Here’s What’s New

Meta AI Gets a Voice on WhatsApp – Here’s What’s New

In a major upgrade, WhatsApp is now testing a groundbreaking feature that lets users chat with Meta AI using their voice. This real-time voice interaction is set to make hands-free help even more accessible—perfect for multitaskers, drivers, or anyone who prefers speaking over typing.

🔊 Voice Chat with AI — Now in Testing

According to WABetaInfo, a trusted source for WhatsApp updates, the voice chat option is currently live for a limited group of iOS users who are part of the beta program (version 25.21.10.76 via TestFlight). But don’t worry—it’s expected to roll out more widely in the coming weeks.

With this update, users can start a voice conversation with Meta AI simply by tapping the waveform icon in the Chats tab. For even more convenience, there’s a setting that allows voice chats to start automatically when Meta AI is opened—though this is turned off by default to respect user preferences.

📞 Streamlined Access via Calls Tab

Some beta testers report that Meta AI voice chats can also be launched from the Calls tab. This new shortcut removes the need to dig through menus and makes connecting with the AI faster than ever.To make things even easier, WhatsApp has added suggested prompts to help users kick off conversations. Plus, you can share photos from your gallery or camera right from the input bar—helping Meta AI better understand your questions.

🧠 Feels Like a Real Phone Call

This isn’t your typical chatbot. Meta AI voice chats aim to feel just like a regular phone call. Even if you leave WhatsApp to check notes or browse online, the voice session stays active in the background. You’ll see a collapse icon that minimizes the chat so you can do other tasks while the AI keeps listening and responding.

🔐 Privacy Still Comes First

Worried about privacy? You’re in control. At any time, you can mute your mic or end the session. iPhone users will also see the familiar orange dot in the top bar when the mic is active—a security feature built into iOS that no app can bypass, not even WhatsApp.

🚘 Perfect for Multitasking

This new feature is a game-changer for people who need help while driving, cooking, or doing anything else where typing isn’t ideal. It also makes digital assistance more natural and conversational—no need to type long messages or commands.

With voice AI now entering WhatsApp, Meta is clearly moving toward a more interactive, hands-free future. While we’ve seen Meta AI appear in other apps like Instagram and Messenger, this marks the first time live, two-way voice chats are integrated right into WhatsApp

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Headline:
🎤 Meta AI Can Now Talk on WhatsApp!

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• WhatsApp logo + AI robot icon with speech bubble

• Microphone icon glowing / waveform animation

• Screenshot mockup of voice chat interface

• “Coming Soon to All Devices” ribbon

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• “Say Hello to Voice AI 👋”

• “Hands-Free Help is Here”

• “Voice chat with Meta AI — Just tap the mic 🎙️”

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🚀 Update your WhatsApp & be ready for the future of AI conversations!