India, Aug. 24 -- WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new voicemail-style feature that will allow users to leave a quick voice message when their call goes unanswered. While the idea may sound new, it is worth noting that WhatsApp already supports sending voice notes in chats, complete with playback controls that even let listeners speed up the pace.

According to WABetaInfo (via Tecnoblog), the option is part of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android. If a call isn't picked up, users are presented with a new "Record voice message" button alongside the existing "Call again" and "Cancel" options. This lets callers leave an audio message on the spot, without needing to return to the chat screen to manually record one.

At present, the feature ha...