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Social media giant Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday enabled dark mode support for its app through an update. The update is currently being rolled out for iPhones and Android smartphones. The dark mode support for WhatsApp is one of the most anticipated features, which was undergoing beta testing until now. With the update, the dark mode support graduates from beta to become a full-fledged feature, available on WhatsApp for iPhones and Android smartphones users. “ We are very excited to update WhatsApp with the most requested feature from our users everywhere - dark mode. Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look on a familiar experience. It’s designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments. And we hope it helps prevent those awkward moments where your phone lights up the room,” said WhatsApp in a statement. Read More

Do you feel too lazy to type lengthy WhatsApp messages ? If yes, you are in luck. The messaging platform has introduced a voice feature — WhatsApp Dictation — that allows users to dictate any text that they would have otherwise had to type, according to News18. While this feature already existed on virtual assistants like Apple's Siri or Google Assistant, what's new is that WhatsApp will introduce a new mic icon on the keyboard for easy accessibility. ALSO READ: WhatsApp asks researchers to tackle fake news. Here's what can be done Here's how to use the new WhatsApp Dictation feature: 1. Open the chat window of the person you want to send the message 2. On your virtual keyboard, you will see a mic icon. 3. Once you tap on the mic icon, it will start recording whatever you speak. 4. The dictated message will appear on your keyboard 5. You can edit the same before sending the final message. Read More Business Standard