Google Pixel 4's voice recorder transcribes your conversations offline
As part of its new Pixel 4 phone, Google's taking on the voice transcription world.
Google's taking on voice recording.
Voice recording is about to get a little easier with Google's Pixel 4 phone, which will record and transcribe voice memos using a built-in app and without the need for an internet connection.
The search giant said Tuesday its newest phone, which will cost $799 when it launches Oct. 24, has a new version of Google's voice recognition software designed to work even without an internet connection.
See also
- Google Home event 2019: Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini, Pixel Buds, Stadia and more
- Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: Two rear cameras and that ugly notch is gone
- Pixel Buds: Google's new wireless headphones are 'floating computers in your ear'
- Nest Mini: Say hello to the newest (and smallest) Google Assistant smart speaker
Initially, Google said that technology would merely make it easy for you to ask the phone to set a timer with your voice, without the need for an internet connection to the Google Assistant service. But it turns out Google's built that technology into its voice recorder too.
"This means you can transcribe meetings, lectures, interviews, or anything you want to save," said Sabrina Ellis from Google's Pixel team."It's pretty accurate."
Google's move to add more features to its voice recorder software will bring it more directly into competition with companies like Otter.ai as well as features built into Microsoft's meeting and Office software for businesses.