WhatsApp’s ‘reply with message’ feature rolls out for Android beta testers – Times of India
WhatsApp has introduced a new accessibility feature for its Android users. The feature, dubbed, reply with message, has reportedly started rolling out for certain beta testers on Android. The feature has been integrated within the call notifications, allowing users to decline a call with a message.
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the feature will allow users to decline an incoming call and send a text to the caller simultaneously. This means, WhatsApp users will no longer have to simply decline a call and message the caller as to why they had to cut the call. Now, users will see a new ‘reply’ button on incoming call notifications, appearing alongside the two existing buttons–‘decline’ and ‘answer’.
The update carries the version 2.23.9.16. has is rolling out through the Google Play Beta Program for select beta testers and will be rolled to even more users over the coming weeks, the report added.
How is this feature helpful
As per the screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, the reply button will appear at the time of incoming call. Any time a call notification appears on WhatsApp, users will see a reply button. If they choose to tap on the ‘reply’ button, the incoming call will be rejected, and a message box will appear which will allow users to send a prompt reply to the caller. An explanation or reason can be shared by the user for not answering the call.
With this feature users can easily communicate with callers without answering the call. The feature comes handy in situations where the user may not answer the call. In such situations users can still acknowledge the call and let the caller know they will respond as soon as possible.
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the feature will allow users to decline an incoming call and send a text to the caller simultaneously. This means, WhatsApp users will no longer have to simply decline a call and message the caller as to why they had to cut the call. Now, users will see a new ‘reply’ button on incoming call notifications, appearing alongside the two existing buttons–‘decline’ and ‘answer’.
The update carries the version 2.23.9.16. has is rolling out through the Google Play Beta Program for select beta testers and will be rolled to even more users over the coming weeks, the report added.
How is this feature helpful
As per the screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, the reply button will appear at the time of incoming call. Any time a call notification appears on WhatsApp, users will see a reply button. If they choose to tap on the ‘reply’ button, the incoming call will be rejected, and a message box will appear which will allow users to send a prompt reply to the caller. An explanation or reason can be shared by the user for not answering the call.
With this feature users can easily communicate with callers without answering the call. The feature comes handy in situations where the user may not answer the call. In such situations users can still acknowledge the call and let the caller know they will respond as soon as possible.
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