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WhatsApp adds new Siri-related feature for iPhone

Prior to this update, iPhone users could only use Siri to send WhatsApp messages to another individual user of the platform.

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Fri, July 27, 2018 Published on Jul. 27, 2018 Published on 2018-07-27T17:02:24+07:00

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WhatsApp adds new Siri-related feature for iPhone Those interested in trying the feature can head to the App Store and update their phone to the app's latest version, WhatsApp 2.18.80. (Shutterstock/File)

WhatsApp has released a new update for iOS devices that allows users to send messages to WhatsApp groups using Siri.

Prior to this update, iPhone users could only use Siri to send WhatsApp messages to another individual user of the platform, reported phonearena.com.

Read also: WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features

To use the new feature, users can start by selecting a chat group and then dictate the message. Siri will later ask for you to confirm the message either by voice or by tapping the "send" button.

Those interested in trying the feature can head to the App Store and update their phone to the app's latest version, WhatsApp 2.18.80. (saz/kes)

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