But what if the notes were taken for you?
There are times when having a record of an important phone call is incredibly helpful.
Thats where Live Caption can come in handy.
People with hearing impediments can easily access so many contents.
People in crowded places can consume their audio or video information without disturbing others with the loud volume.
One particular usage for Live Caption is to transcribe phone calls.
Or turn the call into a text, to be further examined later.
Its a shortcut for enabling or disabling live caption.
Once enabled, Live Caption will create a small text box when you start a phone call.
It will automatically display the text person of what the other person is saying on the call.
you’ve got the option to move the caption box by tapping and dragging it.
During calls, Live Caption will announce to both parties that the call is being transcribed.
Google is currently working to enable Live Caption for other devices.
It will probably come with the Android 11 update.
Currently, the best alternative to Live Caption is Live Transcribe.
An app also developed by Google in combination with Gallaudet University.
Live Transcribe is a much more general approach to transcribing.
Live Transcribe uses the phones microphone as its primary input.
But if youre just trying stuff out, your phones mic should be good enough.
Voice clarity also plays a role in transcribing accuracy.
However, the Live Transcribe app doesnt offer minimalist text box to read as Live Caption does.
You must put Live Transcribe on the foreground to actively transcribe things.
Enabling Live Transcribe Shortcut
Live Caption uses the volume button to jump into the Live Caption mode.
you could do the same with Live Transcribe, albeit on a different location of your phone.
When you press it, Live Transcribe will open, allowing you to instantly transcribe stuff on the go.
Its a useful feature to have.
Closing Thoughts
Technological advancements in software development once again triumph.
Live Caption is an app used to transcribe stuff so people can enter the information better.
Unfortunately, Live Caption only exists in Google Pixel Phones.
Live Transcribe is a good alternative to Live Caption.
It offers a microphone based transcribing process.
