Breaking the silence: Google’s voice memo feature hits Wear OS

Having a smartwatch is a fantastic way to free your hand from the perpetual grip of the smartphone, but let’s be real: it comes with its own set of constraints, especially in the area of ​​communication. While it’s convenient to fire off quick responses, what if you need to convey a message that can’t be neatly presented in a brief response? Well, here’s some good news: Google has your back. As reported by 9To5Google, Google Messages is rolling out a new feature to the Wear OS app, allowing users to send and listen to voice memos. This feature, announced last month, is now available to users.

Here’s how it works: When you’re immersed in a conversation, you’ll notice three options on your screen for replies: the emoji, microphone, and keyboard buttons. Previously, tapping the microphone put you into voice-to-text mode.

However, with the latest update, you will see two buttons when you press the microphone: a voice message and a Voice-to-text option. Opt for the former and you are ready to record your voice memo.

Recording starts instantly, with a progress ring on your screen. You have a limit of 59 seconds and once you’re done you can stop and send. Oh, and the cool part? You can also listen to voice messages directly from your wrist.

Google has just unveiled its latest gems: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, alongside the new Pixel Watch 2. Pixel Watch 2 brings new apps to your wrist, including a Gmail app for Wear OS. Now smartwatch users can seamlessly check their inbox and open messages on the go.

And speaking of Pixel Watch 2, it’s not just about new applications. The already impressive features of the Pixel Watch have been taken up a notch. Thanks to the sleek new chip, menus are smoother, heart measurements are more accurate, battery life is slightly improved and say goodbye to accidental charger slippages: no more racing watches.