WhatsApp Introduced Voice Message Transcriptions Feature
- VIVA.co.id/Arianti Widya
Jakarta – WhatsApp keeps coming up with updates to improve the user experience, and they officially introduced an exciting new feature.
The voice message transcription feature is now available on the WhatsApp beta app for Android users. This feature was first introduced for iOS users in May 2024, and now Android users can also enjoy this convenience.
The voice message transcription feature is available in WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.15.5. As the name suggests, this feature allows users to transcribe voice messages into text form.
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This is very helpful, especially in situations where users cannot listen to voice messages, such as when they are in a noisy place or in a meeting.
WhatsApp supports voice message transcription in several languages, such as English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Indian. It plans to add more languages soon, so more users can take advantage of this feature.
To use this feature, users need to download an additional data package. This ensures that all voice message transcriptions are made directly on the user's device. This is important for maintaining privacy, as the transcription process does not involve external servers and all data remains secure on the user's device.
As information, using the voice message transcription feature is quite easy. After updating the app to the latest beta version, users only need to play voice messages as usual.
WhatsApp will provide an option to display a text transcript of the voice message.
With this feature, this message platform makes it easier for users to communicate.
Voice message transcription is not only improve accessibility, but also provide an alternative for those who are more comfortable reading than listening.
