Overview
- Code in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.11.8, spotted by WABetaInfo, shows a native noise cancellation option for voice and video calls.
- The feature remains under development and is not available to beta testers or general users, with no rollout date announced.
- Implementation seen in the beta indicates it will auto-enable at call start on Android, display a toast when active, and include an in-call toggle to turn it off.
- The processing occurs locally before transmission so call privacy, including end-to-end encryption, is unaffected.
- The tool is designed to suppress background sounds like traffic, wind, and chatter in real time, addressing a gap where Android lacks a system-level voice isolation like on iOS.