According to a post by WhatsApp characteristic tracker WABetaInfo, the voice mode characteristic for Meta AI was noticed in WhatsApp beta for Android model 2.24.18.18. The characteristic is presently not seen within the beta model of the app, so those that have signed up for Google Beta Programme will be unable to see it.
In a screenshot shared by the characteristic tracker, the interface of the Meta AI Voice Mode is seen. The Meta AI button, which is positioned above the New Chat icon, may be lengthy pressed to activate the voice mode, as per the screenshot. In one other occasion, the hands-free mode was additionally activated by tapping on a waveform icon positioned subsequent to the textual content area throughout the Meta AI chat.
Users may have the ability to faucet on the waveform icon to activate the characteristic. A 3rd screenshot highlighted a backside sheet with Meta AI written on prime and a round aura icon which probably indicated the voice mode. Underneath, an icons for speaker, mute, in addition to a disconnect voice mode icon could possibly be seen.
An earlier report highlighted that the characteristic can even be out there with ten completely different voices. While the variations between completely different voices is unclear, it may supply completely different accents, tonalities, and genders. It shouldn’t be identified whether or not a number of languages might be supported.
While OpenAI and Google each supply two-way communication characteristic with ChatGPT Voice Mode and Gemini Live, respectively, these options are solely out there to the paid subscribers of the platform. If WhatsApp does roll out the hands-free characteristic, it may grow to be the primary firm to supply the characteristic without spending a dime.