WhatsApp introduces a bubble to activate voice chats in groups

Discover how this new feature revolutionizes group communication and optimizes your experience in the app.

WhatsApp continues to innovate! The bubble that will change your way of communicating

Ready to put an exciting twist on your group conversations? In 2025, WhatsApp has continued to surprise us with tools that make communication more intuitive and fun. From customizing your chats to charging on premium channels, and now comes a revolutionary feature! A mysterious bubble has appeared in groups, and it’s not just a visual detail: it’s your gateway to a more fluid and dynamic experience.

The power of “walkie talkie mode” in your hands

Since December 2024, WABetaInfo, the most trusted source for WhatsApp updates, revealed that this bubble is the key to activating group voice chats. Imagine being able to connect with your team, friends or family instantly, as if you had a digital walkie-talkie. Yes, that easy and fast! Just look for the bubble at the top of the group chat and you’re done! Communication flows without complications.

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Have you tried audio chats yet? If you haven’t done so yet, here we tell you how to activate them:

  • Open a group chat.
  • Slide your finger up at the bottom and hold for a few seconds.
  • Press “Start” and get connected instantly!

But now, with the bubble in the top corner, everything will be even easier. Forget extra steps: just one touch and you’re ready to talk. Isn’t it amazing how technology simplifies our lives?

More news that you can’t miss

While you wait for the bubble to arrive on your device (remember that updates are progressive), WhatsApp has other surprises for you!

  • Collages for statuses: Combine up to 6 photos in creative layouts and share unique moments.
  • Stickers with videos: Bring your conversations to life with animated stickers. Express more with movement!
  • New chat colors: Personalize your conversations with 18 fresh and modern shades.

Technology advances by leaps and bounds, and WhatsApp is at the forefront, always thinking about how to make your life easier and more fun. What are you waiting for to explore these functions and get the most out of them?

Share this news with your friends and discover the latest WhatsApp news together! Do you want to stay up to date with more technological trends? Explore our content and always stay one step ahead. The future of communication is here!

Strawberry Moon: the June full moon will arrive on the 29th

The Strawberry Moon will light up the night sky on June 29. Know its origin and other names.

The night sky will offer a notable astronomical event at the end of June. That month’s Full Moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will reach its maximum splendor on Monday, June 29, according to the specialized portal Star Walk.

When and how to see it?

The full moon will occur exactly at 5:57 in the afternoon, central Mexico time. It will be the first full Moon after the summer solstice, which according to the same source will happen on Sunday, May 21. The satellite will be fully illuminated from June 28 to 30.

The origin of the name

Despite what its nickname suggests, the Moon does not take on a pinkish or reddish hue. The name “Strawberry Moon” comes from the native North American peoples, who named it that way because it coincided with the harvest season for this fruit in various regions of the continent.

In other cultures, this same full moon receives names such as:

  • Moon of Moras
  • Honeymoon
  • Rose Moon
  • Moon of Ripening Berries
  • Garden Moon
  • Green Corn Moon
  • Windy Moon
  • Birth Moon
  • Moon When the Buffalo Bellows

All of these nicknames are linked to natural phenomena typical of the same time of year.

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The oldest plague: remains from 5,500 years ago in Siberia

Traces of plague from 5,500 years ago found in teeth of Siberian hunter-gatherers.

Scientists have identified the earliest evidence of plague known so far: traces of bacterial DNA in the teeth of hunter-gatherers buried near Lake Baikal in Siberia. Carbon dating indicates that the disease caused outbreaks about 5,500 years ago, about 200 years earlier than previously thought.

Finding in Siberia

A team led by geneticist Eske Willerslev of the University of Copenhagen analyzed remains from four cemeteries. They found traces of Yersinia pestis in the teeth of 18 individuals. The dating revealed two episodes of infection.

“To understand our own history, understanding the history of the plague is extremely important,” Willerslev said.

The prehistoric plague spread in stages. According to the authors, it was probably transmitted from marmots—native rodents—when people consumed their raw organs or handled infected skins. It also spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing.

Many of the deceased were children between 8 and 11 years old. Three girls were buried together; two were cousins. An aunt and her nephew were found in another mass grave. “There were people who buried the dead and who knew who they were. It’s a very human element,” said co-author Ruairidh Macleod, an expert in ancient DNA at the University of Oxford.

Implications of the study

The researchers note that children may be at greater risk due to still developing immune systems. The presence of multiple victims suggests that the prehistoric plague caused both isolated cases and outbreaks, said geneticist Aida Andrades Valtueña, from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, who was not involved in the study.

This ancient strain evolved long before the bubonic plague responsible for the medieval Black Death. However, there is evidence that earlier plagues were just as serious. The disease not only affected populous cities, but also small nomadic groups.

“Understanding the steps the bacteria took to become the deadly pathogen we know today can provide clues about how pathogens could emerge in the future,” wrote Andrades Valtueña.

The study was published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

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Brain chips restore mobility and voice to patients

Two studies in Nature Medicine show advances in brain chips for ALS and Parkinson's.

Advances in brain-computer interfaces

Two investigations published in Nature Medicine confirm that neurotechnology is no longer science fiction. A man with severe amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) managed to communicate from home thanks to an implantable chip, used for two years. The study, led by Sergey Stavisky and David Brandman (University of California, Davis), is the first to demonstrate that these devices can be operated outside the laboratory.

“It is an important step forward, although it remains to be seen whether it can be generalized,” said Luca Berdondini, a researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa.

In the second study, coordinated by the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) and the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), 40 Parkinson’s patients improved their gait. A chip combined with artificial intelligence interprets brain activity in real time and adjusts electrical stimulation autonomously. The technique, used for 30 years, is now becoming much more adaptable.

The challenge of bringing technology to the clinic

Both cases reflect a global career. Berdondini warns that “Europe risks falling behind the United States and China” due to regulatory barriers. Although European research has advanced, the transition from trials to clinical application needs to be accelerated, respecting ethics.

The arrival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink accelerated the pace. “These results are a stimulus for companies, because they show that the path is viable,” concluded the researcher. The challenge now is to bring these findings to more people and ensure that technological competition does not leave Europe behind.

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