Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “For me, it’s easier to send a voice note than to text,” Melissa tells me, via voice note, of course. “Text is more direct, more ...

In a world where texts and emojis rule, voice notes are a breath of fresh air. They let you express yourself in a way that’s often missing from plain text—things like emotions, tone, and emphasis come ...

Somewhere in the blur of 2020, as I slipped outside with a mask and running shoes in the early morning to walk around the block, the lilting drawl of a friend’s “hiiiiii” nearly stopped me in my ...

That guy monologuing into his smartphone? There’s no one on the other side. He’s recording a voice note — an audio recording that sends like a text and, in many cases, replaces a phone call. Fans say ...

Google could soon add a new Audio shortcut to Keep’s FAB to give you quick access to the app’s speech-to-text feature. The app could also get a new settings option that converts the FAB into a ...

Before you record and press “send,” tune in for tips from the pros about when and how to send voice notes. Remember when you had to pick up a phone and dial a number when you wanted to talk to someone ...

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Monica Gross, a 30-year-old comedian in Toronto, noticed something odd happening at house parties last year. People were ducking into bathrooms, hallways and quiet corners to record and listen to ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Remember the dismal realization a couple decades ago that numerous voice messages awaiting you at work each morning had been replaced with even more abundant emails? Personal penchants are once again ...