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WhatsApp leans on sensor-driven prompts, contextual explanations and playful micro-interactions. Our UX Bites cover muting context, call follow-ups and its 404 page.
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Hold the phone away from your face mid-call and WhatsApp prompts you to turn on the speaker
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Last updated: 27/08/2026
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