WhatsApp appears to be embracing the future by reportedly working on a high-tech messaging system which would see people dictate messages to a pair of specs.
The new feature would allow users to send messages to family and friends without having to type them out by simply speaking them out loud to smart glasses instead.
It was noted by mobile software XDA Developers, who found references to the feature hidden in the code of the WhatsApp beta and is linked to the Ray-Ban Stories, which are smart glasses created by WhatsApp-owner Facebook.
Here's what you need to know about the potential smart glasses texting feature from WhatsApp.
What are Ray-Ban Stories?
Ray-Ban Stories is a collaboration between EssilorLuxottica and Ray-Ban, launched in 2021.
The smart glasses, which are designed to look like a regular pair of glasses, but actually have the ability to film things you can see, after which you can upload the footage to social media.
With built-in cameras and three microphones, the smart glasses allow you to capture both photos and videos as well as answer phone calls.
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Videos are recorded in 1184×1184 resolution at 30 frames per second, that have a 105-degree field of view.
The clips can be up to 30 seconds in length and there's also the option to capture images are 2592×1944-pixel photos instead of video if you prefer.
You will be able to store 30 videos and 500 photos on the device itself, but you can also move them in seconds to the new Facebook View app and clear the device for re-use easily.
To activate the camera, just tap the button on the glasses or use a a vocal "Hey Facebook" command. The voice command can also be used to text messages, just like the WhatsApp feature that is yet to be launched.
There is no news on when exactly the WhatsApp smart glasses text feature will be launched. There might be a trial version on WhatsApp beta in the future for fans to test out new features first, before official release.
How to get WhatsApp beta
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To download WhatsApp beta on your smartphone, simply go into Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.
Then, scroll down till you see the option "Become a Beta Tester". Tap "I'm In," and then click "Join" to confirm.
After this, all you need to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
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