# WhatsApp could let you send voice messages without even opening the app

> Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new home screen widget for voice messages. It will let users record and send voice messages without opening the app.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-voice-message-widget-3678383/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32973238abfe59f429fd5a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #messages #voice #opening #send #whatsapp #without #android #arrive
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