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Jealous of Apple Watch's transcribable voice notes? Android has them too
Have your best ideas on the go? Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch can record your voice notes and then use AI to transcribe and summarize those recordings. Here's how. I wrote this entire article on a Google Pixel Watch 3 and a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. I was inspired by ZDNET's David Gewirtz, who recently wrote about Apple Watch's transcribable voice notes. Google and Samsung offer similar capabilities with some elements that many may find even better. Also: How iOS 18 turned my Apple Watch into the productivity tool of my sci-fi dreams Voice recording applications have been available on a number of watches for many years. The key to using them now is the AI and the advanced transcription services that will accurately transcribe your speech into text. David mentioned some of the many benefits of using your watch to record your thoughts, ideas, and articles on the go whenever an idea pops up. I often have those ideas while running. If I don't use a voice recording application or stop and enter those ideas on my phone (if I have it with me), then I often forget the thought and rarely remember it. Let's start with the Google Pixel Watch 3. Simply launch the voice recorder app on the watch, tap record, and speak. You can pause a recording, stop the recording, or delete the recording. You cannot rename the recording on the watch itself. Also: One of the best Android smartwatches I've tested made me consider switching to the Pixel After you stop recording, you'll find an option in the menu that enables you to view the transcript. However, that voice recording first needs to sync to your Android phone and then get transcribed on the phone. You cannot view the text transcript on your watch. You can view it on your phone or the website and then copy and paste it wherever you want. Visiting recorder.google.com allows you to share the voice recording or transcript with others, copy and paste that text into other documents, edit the recording, and download the recording. Also: The best Android smartwatches you can buy Another feature on the Google Pixel phone, thanks to the Google AI, is the ability to summarize the voice recording transcription with the tap of one button. This summarize option is not available on the website. I've found the summary very helpful for longer recordings. Given that Google supports voice recordings for as long as your battery lasts and the storage is available, summarization may be a key to your success, too. Google isn't the only one that supports voice recordings on the watch. Regular readers know that I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and it's one of my favorite watches ever. It also has a Voice Recorder app installed by default and it's a fairly simple application. Simply launch the Voice Recorder app hit record and record your note. One unique feature of the Samsung Galaxy Watch is the ability to tap the speech-to-text button on the lower left side of the watch face in the app. Once you hit that button, it highlights that icon, and a pop-up appears that says speech-to-text mode is enabled. Simply record your voice note as you would normally. This feature has a 10-minute time limit for the recording. I'm not sure why I would necessarily need to see the text from this directly on my watch, so I do not use this mode, which limits the time of my voice recordings. Also: I've tested dozens of smartwatches, but I'm wearing the Galaxy Ultra Watch long-term The Samsung Voice Recorder app on the Galaxy phone shows you the transcript, with the option to tap once for a Galaxy AI-generated summary. You can choose to edit the transcript text, hide speaker labels, add to Samsung Notes, share the voice and/or text files, and more. There is no website, so you have to copy and paste from your phone to a computer or share the text file to use it in an article or essay. The Garmin Fenix 8 now has a voice notes application, but the notes are stored in the watch's internal memory and can only be accessed manually. To work around that, I played the recording on the Fenix 8, which has a speaker, and recorded the voice memo on the Pixel 9 Pro XL using the Google Recorder app. Now, I can fairly easily enjoy transcribed voice recordings with one extra step. David has inspired me to use the voice recording capability on all of my watches to improve my productivity and this may be a new metric for measuring which watch is best for me.
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Android smartwatches can now transcribe and summarize your voice notes, thanks to AI
Jealous of Apple Watch's transcribable voice notes? Android has that, too. Here's how to access this feature. I wrote this entire article on a Google Pixel Watch 3 and a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. I was inspired by ZDNET's David Gewirtz, who recently wrote about Apple Watch's transcribable voice notes. Google and Samsung offer similar capabilities with some elements that many may find even better. Also: How iOS 18 turned my Apple Watch into the productivity tool of my sci-fi dreams Voice recording applications have been available on a number of watches for many years. The key to using them now is the AI and the advanced transcription services that will accurately transcribe your speech into text. David mentioned some of the many benefits of using your watch to record your thoughts, ideas, and articles on the go whenever an idea pops up. I often have those ideas while running. If I don't use a voice recording application or stop and enter those ideas on my phone (if I have it with me), then I often forget the thought and rarely remember it. Let's start with the Google Pixel Watch 3. Simply launch the voice recorder app on the watch, tap record, and speak. You can pause a recording, stop the recording, or delete the recording. You cannot rename the recording on the watch itself. Also: One of the best Android smartwatches I've tested made me consider switching to the Pixel After you stop recording, you'll find an option in the menu that enables you to view the transcript. However, that voice recording first needs to sync to your Android phone and then get transcribed on the phone. You cannot view the text transcript on your watch. You can view it on your phone or the website and then copy and paste it wherever you want. Visiting recorder.google.com allows you to share the voice recording or transcript with others, copy and paste that text into other documents, edit the recording, and download the recording. Also: The best Android smartwatches you can buy Another feature on the Google Pixel phone, thanks to the Google AI, is the ability to summarize the voice recording transcription with the tap of one button. This summarize option is not available on the website. I've found the summary very helpful for longer recordings. Given that Google supports voice recordings for as long as your battery lasts and the storage is available, summarization may be a key to your success, too. Google isn't the only one that supports voice recordings on the watch. Regular readers know that I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and it's one of my favorite watches ever. It also has a Voice Recorder app installed by default and it's a fairly simple application. Simply launch the Voice Recorder app hit record and record your note. One unique feature of the Samsung Galaxy Watch is the ability to tap the speech-to-text button on the lower left side of the watch face in the app. Once you hit that button, it highlights that icon, and a pop-up appears that says speech-to-text mode is enabled. Simply record your voice note as you would normally. This feature has a 10-minute time limit for the recording. I'm not sure why I would necessarily need to see the text from this directly on my watch, so I do not use this mode, which limits the time of my voice recordings. Also: I've tested dozens of smartwatches, but I'm wearing the Galaxy Ultra Watch long-term The Samsung Voice Recorder app on the Galaxy phone shows you the transcript, with the option to tap once for a Galaxy AI-generated summary. You can choose to edit the transcript text, hide speaker labels, add to Samsung Notes, share the voice and/or text files, and more. There is no website, so you have to copy and paste from your phone to a computer or share the text file to use it in an article or essay. The Garmin Fenix 8 now has a voice notes application, but the notes are stored in the watch's internal memory and can only be accessed manually. To work around that, I played the recording on the Fenix 8, which has a speaker, and recorded the voice memo on the Pixel 9 Pro XL using the Google Recorder app. Now, I can fairly easily enjoy transcribed voice recordings with one extra step. David has inspired me to use the voice recording capability on all of my watches to improve my productivity and this may be a new metric for measuring which watch is best for me.
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Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch now offer AI-driven voice note transcription and summarization, competing with Apple Watch's similar feature. This advancement enhances productivity for Android smartwatch users.
In a significant development for Android smartwatch users, Google and Samsung have introduced AI-powered voice note transcription and summarization features, rivaling the capabilities of Apple Watch. This advancement allows users to capture and process their thoughts on the go, enhancing productivity and convenience [1][2].
The Google Pixel Watch 3 offers a straightforward voice recording experience. Users can easily launch the voice recorder app, start recording, and manage their recordings directly on the watch. While the watch itself doesn't display transcripts, it syncs with the user's Android phone for transcription [1].
Key features of the Google Pixel Watch 3 include:
The web interface at recorder.google.com provides additional functionality, allowing users to share, edit, and download their recordings and transcripts [1].
Samsung's Galaxy Watch, including the Ultra model, takes a slightly different approach. Its Voice Recorder app offers a unique speech-to-text mode, enabling real-time transcription directly on the watch. However, this mode has a 10-minute time limit [1][2].
Samsung's voice note features include:
Unlike Google's solution, Samsung doesn't offer a web interface, limiting users to phone-based management of their voice notes [1][2].
Both Google and Samsung leverage AI to provide summarization features for voice recordings. This capability is particularly useful for longer recordings, helping users quickly grasp the main points of their notes. The summarization feature is available on the respective phone apps but not on the web interfaces [1][2].
While Apple Watch has been known for its voice note capabilities, Android smartwatches are now offering comparable and, in some aspects, potentially superior features. The addition of AI-powered summarization and real-time transcription on certain models gives Android users powerful tools for capturing and processing ideas on the go [1][2].
The introduction of these AI-powered voice note features on Android smartwatches has significant implications for user productivity. It allows for effortless capture of ideas during activities like running, where stopping to type might be impractical. This functionality is becoming an important factor for users when selecting a smartwatch, potentially influencing their choice between different brands and ecosystems [1][2].
As AI continues to enhance smartwatch capabilities, we can expect further innovations in this space, potentially reshaping how users interact with their wearable devices and manage their personal information.
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