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WhatsApp Adds In-Call Microphone Mode Switching for iPhone Users

Analysed 17 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Technology
WhatsApp Adds In-Call Microphone Mode Switching for iPhone UsersPreviousNext

WhatsApp is introducing a feature for iPhone users that allows switching between Apple's microphone modes directly from the in-call screen, eliminating the need to access the Control Centre. This update, appearing in WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74, enables users to toggle among Standard, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum, and Automatic modes during voice or video calls without interruption. The rollout is gradual, with wider availability expected in the coming weeks, and users may need the latest app and iOS versions to access all modes.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 17 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a technology update without political content, presenting factual information about WhatsApp's new feature for iPhone users. Both sources provide similar technical details and user impact without framing the story through any political lens or ideological perspective.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The coverage maintains a neutral to mildly positive tone, emphasizing the convenience and usability improvements of the new feature. There is no critical or negative sentiment expressed, and the articles highlight the enhancement as a helpful update for users.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAshwin Alsi· Technology Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18WhatsApp iOS update may let users change microphone modes without opening Control CentreCenterPositive
indiatvnewsWhatsApp for iPhone may soon let users Switch Mic Modes directly during calls - India TV NewsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatvnews broke this story on 17 Jul, 05:35 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatvnews17 Jul, 05:35 am
    WhatsApp for iPhone may soon let users Switch Mic Modes directly during calls - India TV News
  2. 2
    news1817 Jul, 08:24 am
    WhatsApp iOS update may let users change microphone modes without opening Control Centre

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
WhatsAppApple

Story context

Category
Tech
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
17 Jul 2026
Key entities
Apple Inc.WhatsAppIPhoneMicrophoneIOSVideotelephonyIOS 15FaceTimeAndroid (operating system)Mobile appZX SpectrumNintendo Switch