WhatsApp is experimenting with a new feature that brings a voicemail-style experience to its calling system. The update, currently available in beta version 2.25.23.21 for Android, was spotted by WABetaInfo, as always.
According to WABetaInfo, users who make a WhatsApp voice call that goes unanswered will now see a “Record voice message” option alongside the familiar “Call again” and “Cancel” buttons. This option allows the caller to instantly send an audio message to the recipient without having to leave the call menu.
The “Record voice message” button also appears within the chat window of the contact who missed the call to make it more seamless. While WhatsApp already lets users send voice messages manually through the mic icon in chats, this new feature eliminates extra steps, making the process faster and more intuitive.
The addition is particularly useful for situations where you need to leave an urgent message for the call recipient.
The feature is currently available only to select beta testers on Android, and there’s no official word yet from WhatsApp or Meta on when (or if) it will roll out to the general public.