Voice recording for statuses is coming to WhatsApp but there are limitations

WhatsApp will soon let you speak your status.

The new status update capability is nested among a rather batch of upcoming WhatsApp features. According to WABetaInfo (opens in new tab), the company is working on 10 new tools. Most are currently available through the beta version of the Android app with one exclusive to iOS devices.

Source: www.techradar.com