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The latest Universal Profile 3.1 update enhances RCS with support for the xHE-AAC audio codec, improving the quality of voice messages and shared audio clips, along with other features like better spam reporting and security, with these changes expected to roll out through apps like Google Messages.
WhatsApp has launched a new feature that transcribes voice messages into text, making it easier for users to read messages when they can't listen to audio. Initially tested with beta users, this feature is now available globally, supporting English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Transcriptions are processed on-device, ensuring privacy. This update follows Apple's similar feature in iMessage, which supports more languages. Users need the latest app version to access this feature.
WhatsApp is launching a new feature that transcribes voice messages into text, making it easier for users to read messages when they can't listen to them. This feature will be available globally for Android and iOS users in the coming weeks, with initial language support including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi. The transcription is done on-device to ensure privacy, and the feature can be enabled in the app's settings. Language support is expected to expand over time.
Google Chat introduces the long-awaited feature of sending voice messages, allowing users to speak to their contacts instead of typing. The feature is currently available on Android to iOS, with web support coming soon. Users can tap the microphone icon, record their message, preview it, and then send or delete it. Google also plans to enable transcription for voice messages in the future.
WhatsApp is working on bringing voice message transcription, previously only available on iOS, to its Android app, as revealed in an APK teardown of the beta version. The feature would allow users to transcribe voice messages and would require downloading 150MB of data before enabling it. While the exact release date is unclear, the code suggests that the feature is still in early development and may not be guaranteed for public release.
WhatsApp has released a new update that introduces "view once" voice messages, addressing a critical gap in its privacy features. The update allows users to send voice messages that can only be played once, providing added peace of mind for sharing sensitive information. This comes as WhatsApp continues to prioritize privacy and security, despite being owned by Meta. The timing of the update is ideal, coinciding with the holiday season and social gatherings where accidental slips or unwanted voice messages can occur. The move further solidifies WhatsApp's position as a go-to messenger, despite competition from other platforms like Signal and ongoing security concerns with iMessage.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called one-time voice messages, allowing users to send voice messages that can only be listened to once. This feature aims to enhance privacy and prevent leaks of sensitive information. It will be gradually rolled out to all Android and iOS users.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to send disappearing voice messages, similar to the "View Once" option for photos and videos. The messages can only be listened to once before they disappear and are marked with a "one-time" icon. This feature aims to enhance security and privacy for sensitive conversations. The update follows Meta's focus on privacy and encryption across its messaging apps. The feature will be rolled out globally in the coming days.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called "View Once" that allows users to set voice messages to disappear after they have been listened to. This feature expands on the existing self-destructing feature for photos and videos. The update will be available for iOS and Android globally in the coming days.
Telegram has introduced a new feature that provides limited transcriptions of voice messages for all users, enhancing communication on the platform.
Google Chat is introducing messaging interoperability in beta, allowing users to communicate across different platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. This feature aims to streamline communication for organizations that use multiple chat tools. Google has partnered with Mio to enable this functionality, which requires Mio licenses. Additionally, Google Chat is set to introduce voice messages in early 2024, providing users with an alternative to typing and allowing recipients to hear the tone and context of the message. The availability of voice messages in group chats and one-on-one DMs, as well as transcription support, remains uncertain.
Google Chat is introducing voice messages, referred to as audio snippets, to enhance team collaboration in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, Google has partnered with Mio to enable interoperability between Google Chat, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, allowing messages to appear across different platforms. This feature aims to streamline communication and enhance productivity, particularly for companies working together. The interoperability feature is currently in beta and is expected to be available in Q1 2024.