WhatsApp is one of the most used instant messaging platforms globally, with billions of users. Various new applications have tried to compete with WhatsApp’s market share, but the platform has maintained its position by introducing several new features focused on user needs. Recently, WhatsApp implements changes in the user interface, especially in how typing indicators are displayed.

The existing write indicator, which previously appeared at the top of the screen below the group name to indicate who wrote, will be replaced by a new format. The updated typing indicator will now appear directly on the conversation screen as a chat bubble. This change is intended to improve the user experience by enabling faster identification of who is typing while keeping the conversational context intact.

In addition, this update will also affect the voice recording indicator, which will now be integrated into the chat interface. This aims to provide a consistent user experience for both writing and recording activities.

Reports suggest that the new typing indicator is starting to roll out more widely. Many WhatsApp users have recently noticed the presence of this new indicator on Android devices. The updates appear to be primarily available in the beta version of the app, with reports of its availability surfacing over the past few days. There are fewer reports of this update on the iOS version.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has introduced a much anticipated feature which allows users to transcribe voice messages into text. This add-on aims to improve communication accessibility, especially in noisy environments or when you’re on the move. The feature is now available on both Android and iOS, allowing users to view text-based transcriptions of received voicemails directly within the app.

This update builds on the latest features, such as a draft label for unread messages and a new home screen widget for iOS, further improving the overall user experience. According to WhatsApp’s blog post, the voicemail transcripts are generated entirely on the device, ensuring user privacy. The content remains protected by WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, which means that only the recipient can access the printout.

Users have to manually enable this feature in the WhatsApp settings. Once enabled, transcriptions will automatically appear below the voice message in the selected language.

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