Google Chat might finally let you send voice messages،
Google Chat offers a range of features commonly used in messaging apps. Still, no platform covers all aspects, and Google Chat is sorely lacking in basic functionality. The good news is that this gap will soon be filled.
AssembleDebug, a trusted leaker, revealed the LeSpAndroid (via Android Font) that Google Chat is preparing to introduce an essential feature: voice messages. According to the leaker, this feature was enabled by toggling a flag in the Google Chat app for Android. It is expected to roll out by the first quarter of 2024, so we may not have to wait long to start sending voice messages on the app.
The same indicator would also have worked in the Gmail app, as Google has integrated Google Chat functionality there, according to the source.
Voice messages or recordings can be activated using the mic button at the bottom right of the screen, as shown in the screenshots. This mic button temporarily replaces the send button. However, the submit button reappears either when the user starts typing in the text field or after they finish recording audio.
Although voice messaging is a common feature in popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, iMessage, and even Google's Messages app, it's quite surprising that Google didn't introduce it to Chat until here. As the feature is still in development, there is no specific timetable for its release. However, as previously reported, its deployment is planned for the first quarter of 2024.
In a recent update, Google Chat introduced a new moderation tool aimed at reviewing and managing flagged content within the platform. Additionally, the tech giant revealed plans to introduce the Featured Posts feature to iOS and Android in the coming weeks.
For those unfamiliar, Google Chat is a cloud-based messaging platform developed by Google for businesses and individuals. It is part of the Google Workspace suite of productivity tools and is integrated with other Google products such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.
