Users of WhatsApp can anticipate enhanced audio experiences due to an upcoming feature enhancement in voice messaging.
Freshen Up Your Voice Message Game on WhatsApp!
Get ready to take control of how your voice messages are handled on WhatsApp! Soon, you'll have three badass ways to manage your voice messages' transcriptions.
First up, we've got Auto-Transcription. This bad boy automatically transcribes each supported voice message as soon as it's received. It's perfect for the audio-adverse folks who'd rather read their messages.
Next, there's Manual Transcription. This one's for those who need a transcription sometimes but don't want every voice message to be processed automatically. You'll have to manually request a transcription when you want to read your messages.
Lastly, we've got the No Transcription setting. This one's for the audio enthusiasts who prefer to listen to their messages in their original form and don't feel the need for transcriptions at all.
These options have been carefully crafted to cater to different preferences, making the feature infinitely versatile.
Just a heads up, both Auto-Transcription and Manual Transcription will only work if the voice message is in a language WhatsApp supports.
It's been unveiled that WhatsApp is working on making the quick voice message recording feature even more convenient with a single tap.
Now, here's a little insider info on the current system for iOS and Android beta users:
- Manual vs. Automatic: Users can choose between automatic transcription (instant conversion upon receiving a voice message) or manual initiation (tapping to generate text).
- Transcription Display: Transcribed text appears right inside the chat bubble, preserving message context.
- Language Handling: While the native feature's language support isn't explicitly detailed, third-party tools like Transkriptor support 100+ languages for uploaded voice notes, hinting at potential future expansions.
Channel admins can also benefit from auto-generated transcripts for voice updates, allowing followers to read summaries when audio playback isn't practical. This is different from personal chats because it's designed for broadcast content.
Services like Transkriptor offer advanced customization (speaker identification, timestamps) and cross-platform functionality, but they require exporting audio files outside WhatsApp. The native feature focuses on in-app convenience with its basic text conversion.
Android beta testers (version 2.25.14.7) can currently access these preferences under transcription settings, while iOS users have already received these updates. The differences between platforms appear minimal, as both prioritize an intuitive integration into existing chat workflows.
- I can customize how my voice messages are handled on WhatsApp with their new transcription preferences, choosing from three options: Auto-Transcription, Manual Transcription, or No Transcription.
- The Auto-Transcription feature automatically transcribes each supported voice message upon reception, making it easier for me to read messages when I prefer not to listen.
- When I select Manual Transcription, I can manually request a transcription of a voice message for reading, instead of having every message automatically processed.
- I can turn off transcriptions altogether in the No Transcription setting, preferring to listen to my voice messages in their original form without any text conversion.
