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WhatsApp is a popular smartphone chat app.
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It is an alternative to iMessage that can bridge the gap between iPhone and Android for private texting.
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WhatsApp currently allows users to send audio voice messages.
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Meta is reportedly looking to improve this feature by adding a transcription feature to audio messages.
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Voice messages via WhatsApp are more convenient than voicemails but can also be annoying.
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The transcription feature would be handy in cases where it is inconvenient to listen to a message or if the message contains private information.
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The feature would also benefit WhatsApp users who are hearing impaired.
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According to WaBetaInfo, Meta has resumed the development of the transcription feature.
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The transcription will always happen locally on the device and the resulting text will not be available outside of WhatsApp.
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The WhatsApp voice transcription feature is expected to have the same level of privacy as the chat and call contents, which are protected by end-to-end encryption. The release date for the feature is unclear.