We are not tired of receiving updates from the popular messaging app even though we are anticipating the roll out of dark mode.
The latest update rolling to WhatsApp is Dictation, and can compose text messages without having to physically type them.
WhatsApp Dictation lets you speak messages into your smartphone’s microphone and then translates it into text.
While this feature already existed on virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri or Google Assistant, what’s new is that WhatsApp will introduce a new mic icon on the keyboard for easy accessibility.
The upgrade will be a godsend to those on the move, when it can be tricky to physically tap out conversations.
Typing is usually slower when there is a lot of information to convey. And this explains which why the WhatsApp voice message option is so popular.
However many dislike receiving voice messages, as they can be inconvenient to listen to. So WhatsApp has now helpfully provided a speech-to-text feature to transform speech into a text.
WhatsApp Dictation is available on both iPhone and Android.
How to Use WhatsApp Dictation:
First open your WhatsApp.
-After that go to the chat window of the message you want to send.
-Tap on the Type box to send the message. On the keyboard, you will see a mic icon. Tap on it.
-Whatever message you want to send here speak, it will be automatically typed.
-Android users will get this mic button upwards in the keyboard. At the same time, iOS users downwards
-After the message is typed, you can click the Send button. The message will reach your contact. Commas and question marks can be summoned by simply saying “comma” or “question mark”.
Then once the message s complete simply tap Send as normal.
It will help WhatsApp to speak clearly and enunciate words.
And it is also recommended to dictate messages in a quiet place, to give your microphone the optimal opportunity to pick up your words.
But it is easy to edit dictated message before they are sent.
I like this
can it also convert pidgin into text?
This is a welcome development.. This feature has a lot of advantages for me
I love his one, still waiting for dark mode though
Well-done, this update is for lazy type like me…
Is the update out now?
Yes
I just updated my WhatsApp and I didn’t see the feature oh
I wonder if the Mic icon will appear on external keyboards Ike SwiftKey cause it’s not for me.
Let me update and check it out
Nice one folks
Impressive
Ok, its nice.. Buh nothing different to what i been using on my SwiftKey
All the updates are ok. But people dat has problem in typing or physical challenge need this one.
Awesome
I will personally love this
We’ve had this on Samsung since like forever. As a matter of fact I spoke this comments , I didn’t even type it.
Dis is d beginning of laziness
It’s nice….How efficient is the voice recognition?
This is Nice