WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcriptions for Android and iOS Devices

WhatsApp has just rolled out a new feature that's going to make our lives easier. Voice message transcriptions are now available on both Android and iOS devices.

This feature uses speech recognition technology to transcribe voice messages into text, allowing users to read them instead of listening.

The transcription is accurate and can be edited by the sender if needed.

The new voice message transcription feature is rolling out to users on both iOS and Android globally in the coming weeks.

This feature is useful when you receive a voice message but can't play it because you're on the move, in a loud place, or around other people. It's also helpful if you have difficulty hearing crackling audio or have a hearing disability.

To start getting voice message transcripts, you'll need to enable the feature on the app by visiting Settings > Chats > Voice Message Transcripts when available and choose your transcript language.

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iOS users will also have to enable Siri to use the feature. Only the recipient can view the transcript on the end-to-end encrypted app.

On Android, WhatsApp voice transcripts will be supported in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. On iOS 16 and up, it will be supported in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, and Arabic.

iPhone users with iOS 17 and newer can also get Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Malay, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish, and Thai voice transcripts on the app.

Here's a list of languages supported on iOS devices:

On Android, you'll need to download a language pack to use the feature, and it's currently only supported in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Hindi.

To use the voice message transcription feature on WhatsApp, you'll need to download a language pack, which is currently only available in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Hindi.

First, make sure you're running the latest WhatsApp beta update, which is v2.24.15.5, although it's unclear when the feature will be available to all Android users.

To enable the feature, go to Settings > Chats > Voice Message Transcripts when available and choose your transcript language.

On Android, you can view a transcript by holding down a voice message and selecting "Transcribe." On iOS, you'll need to enable Siri to use the feature.

The feature is still in beta, so don't expect it to come out anytime soon, but it may arrive later this year.

Here's a list of languages supported on both Android and iOS devices:

Note that the feature is only available to the recipient, and voice messages will remain end-to-end encrypted as all transcription takes place on the device.

The voice message transcription feature is currently available to some users in the latest WhatsApp Android beta update, which is v2.24.15.5.

To use this feature, you'll need to download a language pack, which will allow the app to transcribe voice messages into text.

The supported languages are English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Hindi.

Voice messages will remain end-to-end encrypted, as the transcription takes place on the device.

The feature is still in beta, so don't expect it to be widely available anytime soon, but it may roll out later this year.

One major concern about WhatsApp's new voice message transcriptions is the potential for errors.

The transcriptions are generated using AI technology, which may not always be 100% accurate.

However, WhatsApp has assured users that the transcriptions will be reviewed and improved over time.

Another question on everyone's mind is how the transcriptions will be stored and shared.

Voice message transcripts are generated on your device, which means your personal voice messages remain protected by end-to-end encryption.

This encryption ensures that no one, including WhatsApp, can listen to your voice messages or see the content of your voice message transcripts.

Yes, WhatsApp does provide a seamless way to turn audio messages into text using its WhatsApp transcribe audio feature.

This feature is rolling out to users on both iOS and Android globally in the coming weeks, and will be available in multiple languages.

To use this feature, you'll need to enable it on the app by visiting Settings > Chats > Voice Message Transcripts when available, and choose your transcript language.

iOS users will also have to enable Siri to use the feature.

The feature is useful when you receive a voice message but can't play it because you're on the move, in a loud place, or around other people.

On Android, WhatsApp voice transcripts will be supported in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian, while on iOS 16 and up, it will be supported in a wider range of languages.

Voice messages will remain end-to-end encrypted as all the transcription takes place on the device.

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You can view a transcript by holding down a voice message and selecting "Transcribe", but only the recipient can view the transcript on the end-to-end encrypted app.

Some languages are not supported on Android, but you can download a language pack to enable transcription in languages like Hindi.

Here's a breakdown of the languages supported by WhatsApp voice message transcription on Android and iOS:

Note that the feature is still in beta on Android, and may not be available to all users just yet.