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The Google Pixel Recorder is probably the smartest audio recording app on a smartphone, and the company keeps making it smarter. According to a new report, Google found a way to extend the available list of supported languages. It’s called Transcribe Again, and it will make the Pixel Recorder much more useful.
The Pixel Recorder is an app that you can only access if you own a Pixel device. It has access to several powerful features, like on-device voice dictation, automatic voice labeling, clip editing, and more. Some of the features will depend on the model of Pixel phone you have. Sometimes, Google brings advanced features to the newest Pixel phone to entice you.
Right now, there’s a list of supported languages that the app can use in the Pixel Recorder. It’s a nice amount, but you can’t expect an app to have all of the languages. You’re likely to run into a language that’s not supported. This is why tools as powerful as the Pixel Recorder need some assistance.
The Pixel Recorder is getting a Transcribe Again feature
The Pixel Recorder for newer Pixel devices uses on-device speech recognition to create a transcript. However, there’s a limit to how many languages can be stored on a device. So, the Transcribe Again feature uses the cloud to augment its transcription abilities. When you use this feature, Google will send the recording to the cloud and transcribe it there. Google’s cloud servers have access to many more languages, so you’ll have more luck finding the language that you’re looking for.
The name of the feature is a bit confusing. It almost sounds like a feature that will take an existing transcription and re-do it. However, as 9To5Google has found out, that’s not the case.
How to access the feature
Accessing the extended list of languages is easy. After you’ve made a recording, simply tap on the three-button menu above the recording. You’ll see the Transcribe Again button about halfway down. When you tap on that option, you’ll see the extended list of languages.
Depending on the size of the file, it could take a little while to transcribe. The process could take up to a few minutes, so don’t worry if it’s not instant. The feature is rolling out now. It should be available to everyone who’s eligible. If you don’t have it, then you’ll want to make sure that your app is fully updated.