Tech Desk 
Jul 25, 2025
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Android users, allowing them to have real-time voice chat with Meta AI.
A feature tracker reported that the new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is now rolling out to select beta testers, which lets them either directly initiate voice chat or switch to it while within the chatbot's interface.
WhatsApp to offer real-time voice chats with Meta AI
WABetaInfo claimed that the voice mode feature comes with a lot of flexibility and personalisation options. Users can start two-way voice conversations with Meta AI by entering the chat interface and tapping on the waveform icon.
“Users can go to Settings and navigate to Voice Preferences to automatically enter voice mode when opening the chat interface.” This option is disabled by default and is only applicable for the chat tab.
Meanwhile, when a user is on the Call tab, the Meta AI icon is said to automatically change to the waveform icon, and users will initiate a voice conversation with the chatbot by default.
When in the voice chat mode, users will also see new suggested topics at the centre of the chat interface.
WhatsApp is said to be providing multiple ways to end the voice conversation. They can either tap the X button located at the bottom or navigate outside of the chat interface.
It is worth noting that WhatsApp has yet to officially make any statement regarding the launch of this feature to a wider audience.
