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WhatsApp for iOS has been updated with two new features that will make life much easier!

The update, yet to arrive to Android devices, allows users to record hands-free voice messages, and play YouTube videos within the app.

iOS users need to update their WhatsApp app to the latest version 2.17.81 from the App Store.

To record voice messages without using your hands, all you need to do is press and hold the microphone icon to start recording. A lock icon will appear just above the mic when you?re recording.

Swipe up to lock the recording!

The much-needed YouTube feature will surely be helpful for many users.

According to the latest update, you will now be able to play YouTube videos within the app itself.

This means that sharing a YouTube link on WhatsApp will take you to the app for the video to start playing.

While the update does promise this, the feature doesn?t work yet, reports BGR.IN.

Even after updating an iPhone to the latest WhatsApp, the YouTube link still opens separately on the app and the video doesn?t play within WhatsApp as promised.