We could soon get transcription for voice memos and other cool features with the Google Messages app.
Apparently, there are two versions of this feature — a manual one that involves the user tapping a “Transcribe” button, as well as an automatic approach that simply transcripts all voice memos by default.
The feature, however, is still in development and does not work perfectly as of yet. It is not even certain that we will see voice message transcription in an official update. That being said, it sounds like a great option to have, so we are hoping we get to test its complete version at some point. Apart from the voice memo transcription, the APK teardown has also revealed that Google might enable its users to use the complete “alphabet” of emojis in the Messages app! For now, the app only allows the use of 7 different emojis when reacting to messages.
Another Messages-related possible update is a redesigned gallery view, which is the panel of photos that opens up when you want to send a photo from your device. Instead of a horizontal grid, it would be a vertical one, which extends when you start scrolling up. You will still get the camera viewfinder in that menu, while the button dubbed “Gallery” might be renamed to “Folders” without changing its functionality.
Overall it seems that the Google Messages app is simply catching up to its competitors like Facebook’s WhatsApp and Messenger, as well as Apple’s iMessage.Get the most important news, reviews and deals in mobile tech delivered straight to your inbox
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