WhatsApp provides voice message transcripts

WhatsApp added voice message transcripts on Thursday. Useful for if you’re in a loud atmosphere (or in case you desire studying over listening), they’ll be rendered on-device, in order that they’ll stay encrypted and personal.

To set them up, head to Settings > Chats > Voice message transcripts and toggle the characteristic on. There, it’s also possible to choose your most well-liked language. As soon as arrange, you possibly can transcribe a message by long-pressing on it and tapping “transcribe.”

The characteristic will roll out globally over the approaching weeks, so you might not see it immediately. WhatsApp says message transcripts are launching in solely “a couple of choose languages,” however the firm plans so as to add extra within the coming months.

Meta, WhatsApp’s guardian firm, has apparently earmarked this week for brand spanking new messaging options. On Wednesday, Messenger added the ability to leave audio or video messages if a name goes unanswered. Additionally new in Messenger are AI video name backgrounds, HD video calling, background noise suppression and voice isolation.