WhatsApp for iPhone appears set to get expanded functionality that lets users utilise Siri voice commands for sending and reading messages, apart from making voice calls.
A leaked WhatsApp translation request reveals the WhatsApp functions Siri will be able to access. The request, for an explanation text shown to users when prompted to give WhatsApp access to Siri, reads, "This lets you use Siri to quickly send and read messages and make voice calls."
Of course, the anticipated Siri integration of WhatsApp will only roll out once iOS 10 is released to iPhone users across the globe, expected to happen soon after the next iPhone launch in September. Apple had introduced the latest version of its mobile operating system at WWDC 2016, and much to excitement of the crowd, brought its voice-based virtual assistant up to speed with competitors like Google Now by allowing third-party developers to extend its functionality.
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As we mentioned, the source of the rumour is a leaked WhatsApp translation request. To recall, translation requests have in the past been a good indicator of upcoming features for WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned company uses crowdsourcing to translate the interface text and messages shown to a user, and these little snippets have in the past leaked out - revealing what the cross-platform instant messenger is looking to soon offer its users.Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.