WhatsApp may soon make voice and video calls clearer with a new noise cancellation feature. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging platform has started testing built-in noise cancellation for calls with some Android beta testers. This feature will help users communicate more clearly, even when they are in noisy environments. Keep reading to know all the details about WhatsApp’s noise cancellation feature, including how it works and why it matters.
Noise cancellation identifies unwanted background sounds and filters them out while keeping the speaker’s voice clear, according to the report. The feature works in real time. Some beta testers can see a new option in the calling menu that allows them to manage noise reduction. In most cases, the feature is enabled by default.
It’s important to note that while the feature improves the clarity of your voice for the person on the other side of the call, it does not necessarily improve the sound you hear unless the other participant also has the feature enabled.
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Noise cancellation can be especially helpful for people who frequently make calls from busy locations. If users feel the feature changes their call audio in an unwanted way, they can disable it at any time.
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For now, the feature is available to only a limited number of Android beta testers. Since WhatsApp usually rolls out new features gradually, more users are expected to receive the noise cancellation option in the coming weeks, as per the report.