Overview

• WhatsApp is developing a feature to transcribe voice notes into text on Android devices, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
• The transcription feature, spotted in the latest Android beta version, will process voice notes locally, ensuring user privacy and end-to-end encryption.
• Users will need to download 150MB of new app data to enable voice note transcripts, which will also support transcription in multiple languages.
• The feature has been available for iPhone users since last year and is now being tested on Android, with a potential rollout to beta testers soon.
• Transcription aims to aid users in noisy environments or situations where listening to audio isn't feasible, and can be turned off if desired.