Skype will now turn your voice messages into text messages
Skype 8113 is now available to Insiders.
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Microsoft released Skype 8113 to the Insider Program, and with it, the Redmond-based tech giant officially debuts the ability to let users turn their voice messages into text messages, with the brand-new Audio Transcription feature.
The feature is quite useful in situations of accessibility, meaning hearing-impaired Skype users will now be able to respond to audio messages on Skype, but it can also be used in noisy environments, as Microsoft points out:
Enhance your audio messaging with Skype’s latest feature – Audio Transcription! Building on our recent UI improvements, we’re excited to unveil an addition that transforms how you interact with voice messages.
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- Transcribe on Tap: Discover the power of clarity with a single click. Activate the audio transcription by tapping the “A with a pencil” icon and watch your voice messages converted into text in real-time.
- Seamless Integration: Our transcription feature is seamlessly integrated into the refreshed audio messages UI, ensuring a harmonious and intuitive user experience.
- Visual and Textual Harmony: Experience the best of both worlds as the waveform and text transcription coexist. Engage with audio messages either by listening or reading, or both!
- Instant Understanding: Don’t miss a beat with immediate transcriptions that help you grasp the essence of messages faster, perfect for quick reviews or when you’re in a noisy environment.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Skype’s commitment to inclusivity shines brighter with audio transcriptions, making audio messages accessible to everyone, including those with hearing impairments.
Skype 8113 also brought several enhancements and improvements to the emoji board panel, and users will now be able to look for emojis in different categories, from smiles, to hand gestures, and reactions, and GIFs.
The last build also made some changes to the way people interact with emojis and reactions on Skype, so we’re inclined to think Microsoft is releasing all these new features in an attempt to position Skype as a suitable option for personal communication.
If it continues this way, Skype might have a chance against the likes of Messenger, WhatsApp, or Telegram.
