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Use the voice search feature in Android's stock keyboard app to save your fingers from having to type out long messages...

1.    Start a message

Open up the messaging app on your device and start typing your message out. With the keyboard open, find the microphone symbol located next to the Spacebar in the bottom-left. Press on this button and wait a few seconds for the voice dictation feature to start.

Start a message

2.    Use your voice

You’ll now be prompted to press on the button to start recording. After you have pressed in, begin speaking clearly into the microphone on your device. Make sure you pronounce each word clearly to give the software the best chance of realising what you said.

3.    Edit and send

After you have finished voice typing your message, the keyboard will automatically generate what it thinks you said. The software is pretty accurate, but suffers if you possess a thick dialect. Edit your message to correct any mistakes that crop up, and then send.

Record and share with SoundCloud

SoundCloud will turn your phone into a powerful audio recording device

There are plenty of ways you can show off your singing talents nowadays, but SoundCloud is one of the first that's available on your Android smartphone. The app is essentially a stripped back recording studio, allowing you to belt out your favourite numbers where and whenever you want. It doesn't take much to get started with the app, and in no time at all you'll have created your own profile and be sharing your voice with your followers. The app supports a range of external accessories to make the recording session feel a lot more authentic. For example, you can connect an external microphone to your device, and then record a song using that alongside the app. Another bonus is being able to upload your own album art for every recording.

In this tutorial, we'll cover the basics of setting up and using the SoundCloud app. We'll show you how to go about recording your voice, what to do afterwards, and how you can then share your work with your friends, family and the wider world.

Check your stream

1.    Create an account

After downloading the app from the Play store, you’ll be asked to create your own profile. From the home screen you can log in with your Facebook details. If you choose this option then every recording will automatically load on your Facebook News Feed.

2.    Check your stream

From the home page, press on the Stream tab at the top of the app. This will take you to the latest songs and sounds that have been recorded and made public from other users of the app. Each listing has the name of the artist, song name and when it was uploaded.

 

3.    Get a feeling

Select one of the recordings that takes your fancy. When It has finished loading, press the play option and give the whole piece a thorough listen to. This will give you an idea of the standard of other artists Involved, and lets you adjust volume levels as you see fit.

4.    View your profile

Now press the You tab at the top of the app. This will take you to your SoundCloud profile, from which you’ll be able to see the artists you currently follow, as well as the people who are currently following you. Every time you record a song, it will be added to your profile.

View your profile

5.    Get pitch perfect

You’re now ready to start a recording In SoundCloud. Press on the record symbol at the top of the app to begin. Depending on the location of the speaker on your device, place your phone away from any outside noise, and attach any microphones you want to use.

 

6.    First-time users

Press the large record button in the centre of the screen to be taken to your recording. Due to the fact you’ll be performing your first attempt, take your time to read through the instructions provided on screen. Once you’re ready press the Record your first sound tab.

7.    Start recording

After a few seconds the recording will start and you’ll be able to start singing or recording other sounds. The audio levels will be displayed in the tool bar above the recording symbol, as well as the timing details. Once you’ve finished, press the recording button a second time.

8.    Preview your piece

A preview of your recording will now appear, and you’ll be able to skip through to certain parts by pressing on your recording’s timeline. If you don’t like the recording you can choose the Discard option at the bottom to start over, or press the Next button to continue.

Preview your piece

9.    Add some art

The next screen will allow you to input all the details about your saved recording. To start with you’ll want to add some album art, or just a general picture to make it more recognisable. Press on the empty square and choose from the options provided on screen.

10.  Your recording location

After entering the name of your piece at the top of the screen, select the Where category from the options below. This will let you pinpoint the exact location of the recording you just made. Although it doesn't hold any real purpose, it’s a nice addition to include

11.  Public or Private?

Near the bottom of the screen you’ll be able to choose whether or not you want your recording to be made available for personal use, or If you want others to be able to find It. Choose the option that best suits what you want from the app. Press Confirm to upload to SoundCloud’s servers.

12.  Search while you wait

While you’re waiting for your upload to finish, go to the Search tab on the homepage and look for other people you'd be interested in listening to. You can also use this page to find people you know via their email, or search by the name of a recording if you wish.

13.  Upload complete

Once the upload is complete you’ll receive a notification saying your recording has finished uploading. You can now go back to the Search tab within the app and find your very own recording. Similarly, if you go on to your profile you’ll find your first recording listed there.

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