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According to WhatsApp representatives, this function will be available for Android and iOS users “in the coming weeks” and will automatically create a text version of audio recordings directly under the message, 24 Kanal reported on The Verge.

This function will be extremely useful for those who hate receiving voice messages or for some reason cannot listen to them while receiving them (for example, in transport or in a crowded place).

The main advantage of the transcription feature in WhatsApp is Unlike Telegram, it is completely freeYou will be required to purchase a paid subscription to use this feature.

The company says so recognition takes place directly on the devicemeaning “no one else, not even WhatsApp, will be able to hear or read your private messages” because nothing is transmitted to the servers.

Language recognition in WhatsApp / Photo Meta

Once launched the feature will be disabled by default. It can be turned on by clicking “Chats” in WhatsApp settings and then “Audio transcription”.

Language support depends on the operating system you are using: English, Portuguese, Spanish and Hindi will be available initially for Android users. iOS has a much wider range of languages, but There are still no Ukrainians among them. The company does not currently say whether it will increase the number of languages.