WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature for iPhone users that could make switching microphone processing modes during calls easier. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is adding a shortcut within the WhatsApp call interface that allows users to access Apple’s built-in microphone settings without opening the iPhone Control Center.

The reported feature has been spotted in WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74 and is expected to reach more users gradually in the coming weeks. While WhatsApp has not officially announced the update, the report suggests that eligible users will be able to manage microphone settings directly during an ongoing call, making audio adjustments faster and more convenient.

The shortcut is said to open Apple’s existing microphone control menu, where users can select options such as Standard, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum, and Automatic modes. Any changes made through the menu are expected to take effect immediately without disconnecting or interrupting the call. The feature reportedly relies entirely on Apple’s audio processing system rather than introducing new audio technology from WhatsApp.

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Apple introduced Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes with iOS 15 for FaceTime and supported third-party applications. The company later expanded Voice Isolation support to regular phone calls with iOS 16.4 and introduced the Automatic mode with iOS 18. These settings are designed to improve call quality by adjusting how the device captures and processes sound.

Each microphone mode serves a different purpose depending on the user’s surroundings. Voice Isolation focuses on reducing background noise and making speech clearer, while Wide Spectrum captures more surrounding audio. Standard uses Apple’s default processing settings, and Automatic allows iOS to decide which mode works best during a call.

The report suggests that selected microphone preferences may remain active for future WhatsApp calls until users manually change them. This approach differs from WhatsApp’s reported Android update, where the company introduced its own in-app noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls. On iPhones, WhatsApp appears to be focusing on providing easier access to Apple’s existing microphone controls rather than creating a separate audio processing system.

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