Exciting News: Skype Preview comes with voice message transcription

It can act as assistive technology for people with disabilities

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Published onFebruary 19, 2024

published onFebruary 19, 2024

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Microsoft has rolled out an update for Skype Preview, bringing it to version 8.113.76.207. You can download it on all compatible platforms.

With this, it now has the feature to transcribe voice messages into text. Moreover, the release includes a reaction picker with more emojis and improved sorting for a better user experience.

Voice transcription is a valuable feature when you are not able to listen to voice messages or don’t prefer to. You can tap on thePencilbutton; then Skype will process and transform the message into readable text, adding convenience and flexibility. Furthermore, this feature can serve as assistive technology for people with disability.

On SkypeInsider Release Note, Microsoft introduced Skype’s Audio transcription feature and stated:

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.

Dive into a comprehensive audio chat experience across all platforms, where every voice message is not just heard but also seen and understood. Welcome to the next level of communication on Skype!

Another significant change can be noticed in the reaction picker. Microsoft explained all the changes made:

Dive into Skype’s Enhanced Reactions Navigation! ??

Introducing a more intuitive and efficient way to express your feelings in Skype chats on mobile with our latest update to the message reactions screen!

Prepare for an upgraded, smoother, and more joyful reacting experience in your Skype chats! ??✨

The update also introduced25 new AR lenses powered by Snapand a bug fix related to multiple missed call messages showing up in chats.

If you want to access these new features, you need to join Skype Insiders and visit theSkype Insider Program websiteto get it today. In case you want to learnsome interesting facts about Skype, read this guide.

Have you tried this feature yet? If yes, feel free to share your experience in the comments section below.

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