How to post a WhatsApp audio status? 5 steps

WhatsApp has rolled out feature to support audio status. With this, users can also keep voice recording as status as earlier it was limited only to text, picture and video. Here we have provided steps, following these user can keep audio status.

WhatsApp has rolled out voice status feature allowing users to put audio recording in the status for 24 hours. Till now, users could only share photos, videos, GIFs and text in the status section. This status works just like Instagram or Facebook Stories and is shown to users in a completely different section.

Step-wise process to keep audio recording as WhatsApp status

WhatsApp has rolled out new feature to allow audio recording as status. (REUTERS)

To put your audio recording status in the Meta-owned app, you must first update the app to the latest version and then follow the steps mentioned below. 1. After opening the app, go to the Status Updates section. Here you have to tap on the pencil icon instead of the camera icon.

2. After this, long tap on the microphone icon visible on the screen.

3. To pause or stop recording, you need to slide left and right.

4. After the recording is complete, you will be able to listen to it by tapping on the play button, here you will also get the option to delete or share it.

5. Finally, by tapping on the 'Submit' button, you can share this recording as a status update.

Users will also be able to change the background colour of this voice status recording by tapping on the share colour palette icon. Apart from this, users are getting the option to share only audio of duration up to 30 seconds in a status. To share a longer recording, you'll need to post multiple status updates. You'll be able to control who can hear the updates you share in your status and which contacts they'll be shown in your privacy settings.

WhatsApp has said that end-to-end encryption will be applicable for voice status updates just like the chats and calls. This encryption means that no third party app in between or even WhatsApp itself can access the content of voice status recordings other than users sharing and viewing the status. However, in case of any objectionable status, users can report it and the platform will review it.