Google Chat lastly will get this extremely requested characteristic

Google Chat, the business-focused messaging app, simply introduced that it’s introducing a voice messages characteristic. Will probably be rolled out in two levels over the course of the subsequent month or so.

With most generally used messaging apps already providing this performance, it’s no shock that the Workspace Updates weblog submit described the improve as “extremely requested.” The addition will solely be out there to among the Enterprise tiers of Google Workspace for now, so that you’ll have to attend longer should you occur to make use of the app outdoors of a enterprise.

Even those that get entry to the brand new characteristic face limitations. It should initially solely be out there for Chat cell, that means you’ll be capable to ship voice messages out of your telephone or different cell system, however not from the net model. At the very least internet customers will be capable to play the messages despatched from their colleagues on cell.

The characteristic seems to work in a similar way to its equivalents on different apps. You faucet the mic icon to start out recording and once more to cease. You then have the choice to play the message again to your self, delete it, or ship it.

Whereas Google could also be considerably off the tempo by solely introducing voice messages in 2024, there’s a potential replace to the characteristic that might give it an edge over the competitors. The announcement signifies that transcription for voice messages can be added within the coming months. This could possibly be a game-changer if you might want to verify a message in an atmosphere that isn’t conducive to enjoying audio.