WhatsApp has introduced an amazing new feature that lets you read voice messages instead of listening to them.
This feature is available for both Android and iOS users and is particularly useful in noisy or busy environments. Here’s everything you need to know about it and how to start using it.
Voice Message Transcription: How It Works
With this feature, WhatsApp can convert voice messages into text so you can read them. The transcription is done directly on your device to ensure privacy.
Since the process happens on your phone, even WhatsApp cannot access the messages. This maintains WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, keeping your data secure.
How to Enable and Use the Feature
Follow these steps to activate and use voice message transcription:
Turn on the Feature
1) Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats.
2) Enable Voice Message Transcripts and select your preferred language.
Transcribe a Voice Message
1) Tap and hold the voice message, then tap the Transcribe option.
2) To see the transcription in detail, tap the expand icon on the message.
Supported Languages
On iOS, this feature supports many languages, including English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese.
For Android users, it currently supports English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Hindi. WhatsApp plans to add more languages soon.
Troubleshooting Errors
If you see the error Transcript unavailable, it might be due to the following reasons:
1) The selected language is not supported.
2) Words in the voice message are unclear.
3) The background is too noisy.
4) The language of the voice message is not supported.
5) Remember, the transcription might not always be 100% accurate, so use it carefully.
A Handy Feature for Indian Users
This new feature is expected to be particularly helpful for Indian users. As WhatsApp expands its language support, the feature will become even more useful for people across the country.
