WhatsApp added voice message transcripts on Thursday. Useful for when you're in a noisy environment (or if you prefer to read rather than listen), they will be displayed on the device, so they remain encrypted and private.
To configure them, go to Settings > Chats > Voicemail Transcriptions and activate the function. There you can also choose your preferred language. Once set up, you can transcribe a message by holding it and tapping “transcribe.”
The feature will be rolling out globally over the next few weeks, so you may not see it right away. WhatsApp says message transcripts will launch only in “a few select languages,” but the company plans to add more in the coming months.
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has apparently reserved new messaging features this week. On Wednesday, Messenger added the ability to leave audio or video messages if a call goes unanswered. Also new to Messenger are ai video call backgrounds, HD video calling, background noise suppression, and voice isolation.
