WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio iz6m Video Calls

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Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 7 April 2025 10:26 IST

WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls

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WhatsApp's video call feature is expected to make sure that video call is received in voice-only mode

Highlights

The features are reported in Whatsapp beta for Android version 2.25.10.16
A “Turn off your video” option is said to appear before video calls
Emoji reactions like thumbs-up or heart may be added to video calls

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Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets s mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls and the ability to turn off the camera before a video call is accepted.

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Meta Platforms' instant messaging client is developing three new audio and video features for release on a future version of the app. It was reportedly spotted in WhatsApp Beta for Android app version 2.25.10.16. One of the features is said to aid in voice calls, enabling s to turn off their microphone and mute the call before accepting it.

New WhatsApp Features in Development
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Meanwhile, WhatsApp is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device's camera before picking up a video call. Based on the screenshots shared by the feature tracker, a Turn off your video option may appear when the receiver gets a video call. This means the call will be received in a voice-only mode. A similar feature was previously reported to be in development last month when it was discovered in an APK teardown. The latest WhatsApp for Android beta provides another indication of its impending introduction.

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If the camera is already off, the app may also display another 'Accept without video' prompt as a confirmation.

WABetaInfo claims that another video-related feature that could be making its way to WhatsApp for Android soon is emoji reactions. It is said to allow s engaged in a video call to react with emojis in real-time. They may be able to react with a thumbs-up, a laughing emoji, or a heart to express their emotions. This feature is speculated to prove useful if a wants to react to a message but does not want to disrupt the flow of the conversation, especially when a large number of people are engaged in the video call.

WABetaInfo claims that these new features are still in development but may be available to beta testers ed via the Google Play Beta programme.

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