WhatsApp update finally brings long-rumoured feature to iPhone users

It has been a busy few weeks for WhatsApp.

The world's most popular messaging app recently added the ability to send bold, italic and strikethrough text in messages, as well as a hidden font and Olympic-themed emoji.

WhatsApp has now pushed out a new update to its iOS app – version 2.16.8.

The latest version of the Facebook-owned app includes the ability to leave a voicemail with a contact if they're unable to answer a WhatsApp call.

If your call is rejected, you now have the option to leave a voice message. This is done by holding down on the Voice Message button.

When you're finished, lift your finger from the screen to send the message. This will appear in your active WhatsApp conversation with the caller.

Sliding your finger to the left while recording the voice mail lets you ditch the message – although there is no way to listen back to the recording before deciding to send it.
WhatsApp uses the Voice Over Internet Protocol, dubbed VOIP.
This lets WhatsApp users make calls to contacts across the globe over the internet, making it much cheaper than traditional landline communication.

The hugely-successful messenger is also testing out the ability to make video calls, like Skype or FaceTime.
Unfortunately, the voice mail is currently only available in the beta release on Android.
Leaked screenshots of video calls working in WhatsApp have previously leaked online, but nothing has come to fruition as yet.
Earlier this year, WhatsApp pushed-out two new desktop apps that let Windows 8, Windows 10 and Apple OS X users continue their conversations on their home computers.
However there is still no word on whether or not the chat app will support GIFs anytime soon.Read More