(Pocket-lint) - Have you ever used the audio message feature in WhatsApp or other messaging apps? It lets you record a little audio clip instead of sending a text to your friends and family. Google Assistant is now supporting this capability. Here's what you need to know. Show
How to send audio messages with Google AssistantYou can send audio messages with Google Assistant through SMS, messaging apps, or your watch. But, first, you need a few things. What you needSend an audio messageTo send audio messages with Google Assistant on your Android device via SMS or WhatsApp, follow these steps:
Google Assistant will send your message when you finish speaking, without asking you to confirm the message. Google also said Google Assistant will send a "best effort transcription" of the message and a note that it was sent with Google Assistant. Send a message with your watch
Where are Google Assistant audio messages available?Google said this feature is available in English-speaking countries around the globe, as well as in Portuguese in Brazil. Want to know more?Check out Google's blog post, which has additional tips to use Google Assistant on mobile. Google also has this Support page with more details. Writing by Maggie Tillman. Editing by Cam Bunton. Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I just received an audio text from a family member and she uses android. Upon looking I realized I cannot do the same back To her. Im very disappointed and for reasons of simple things like this, is why I switched to android before. Seems to me this would be an extremely important thing to have native in the messaging app? Posted on May 8, 2018 11:26 AM 3 replies Question marked as ★ Helpful May 10, 2018 7:07 PM in response to Lawrence Finch Ah ok. I’m looking for native way in the messaging app otherwise it’s not an option for hands free while driving. That’s a lot
of work although it sounds good. I use voice to text now bc it’s within the app but it doesn’t always work well with autocorrect so sending an audio text would be better. Question marked as ★ Helpful May 8, 2018 11:39 AM in response to it_tek Why can't you send an audio message to an Android phone? I can. Question marked as ★ Helpful May 10, 2018 5:31 PM in response to it_tek
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8, 2018 11:39 AM in response to it_tek Why can't you send an audio message to an Android phone? I can. Question marked as ★ Helpful May 10, 2018 5:31 PM in response to it_tek
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May 10, 2018 7:07 PM in response to Lawrence Finch Ah ok. I’m looking for native way in the messaging app otherwise it’s not an option for hands free while driving. That’s a lot of work although it sounds good. I use voice to text now bc it’s within the app but it doesn’t always work well with autocorrect so sending an audio text
would be better.
How do I send audio text to android? How do you attach an audio file to a text message on Android?Attaching audio clips
Open up Messaging. Create a new message to a contact. Tap the paperclip icon. Tap Record audio (some devices will list this as Record voice)
How do I convert voice recording to text?There are two primary options to convert voice recordings to text documents. You can either use AI transcription or human transcription services. AI transcription is quicker and more affordable, but less accurate than human transcription.
Can you send Android voice Messages?Sending a voice message is easy: Open the Messages app > Open or start a conversation > Press and hold Mic > Record your message and tap send .
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