WhatsApp announces the launch of 'that' feature: What are the details of the new update?
WhatsApp has announced that it has made the voice message-to-text feature available. It was noted that the feature, which will allow users to read content without having to listen to messages in noisy environments, can be used after updating the application.
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WhatsApp has announced that it will offer a new feature to make voice messages more accessible for users. With the automatic transcription feature, the messaging app will convert voice messages into text, allowing users to read messages instead of listening to them. It was suggested that this feature would provide 'significant' convenience, especially for those in crowded or quiet environments.
Transcriptions are performed on-device to protect user privacy. Although some minor errors may occur, it is claimed that this innovation will significantly improve the messaging experience.
It was emphasized that the transcription process may take a few seconds depending on the length of the message. Officials reminded that although the feature is designed to work quickly, it may not always provide instant results. Furthermore, it was highlighted that a 'Transcript not available' error might be received due to factors such as language incompatibility or background noise.
HOW WILL IT BE USED?
WhatsApp stated that after installing the latest version of the application, the Voice Message Transcripts option can be enabled by going to the Chats tab in the Settings menu. You can also select the language in which the transcripts will be displayed. It was stated that currently supported languages include Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Russian.
To convert voice messages to text, it was reported that you need to press and hold the message and click on the 'Transcribe' option. It was explained that this process offers the opportunity to read the content of the message without listening to it.
WhatsApp announced that it plans to further develop this feature.