Have you ever noticed that voice messages on apps like WhatsApp or Signal play at an accelerated speed? It can be quite jarring to hear someone speaking rapidly, but before jumping to conclusions about the person, there might be a simple explanation. The issue could actually be on your end.
Playback Speed Adjustment
When you play a voice message on WhatsApp or Signal, you have the option to adjust the playback speed. By tapping the speed button, you can increase the speed to 1.5 times or even double the normal speed. The default speed is 1, and pressing the button consecutively will cycle through the available options. However, if you forget to reset the speed to normal, the next voice message you play will continue at the adjusted speed.
App-Specific Behavior
The behavior of playback speed varies depending on the app you are using. In the case of WhatsApp, the setting remains at the adjusted speed until you manually change it back. Even if you fully close the app or restart your phone, the speed setting will persist.
Signal, on the other hand, behaves slightly differently. The Android version of the app resets the playback speed to the normal setting (1) when you close the app or finish playing a message. However, the iPhone version of Signal behaves the same way as WhatsApp, retaining the adjusted speed until manually changed.
To better illustrate this issue, let’s look at a real-life example:
In this example, a voice message is played at the adjusted speed of 1.5 times:
“Hey, how you doing? I just wanted to let you know that I’m ordering a large latte with an extra shot. That’s almost like having two flat white coffees in one large cup.”
And here it is played at the adjusted speed of 2 times:
“Hey, how you doing? I just wanted to let you know that I’m ordering a large latte with an extra shot. That’s almost like having two flat white coffees in one large cup.”
To bring the speed back to normal (1), simply tap the speed button until it returns to the default setting. Once you have done this, the playback speed will revert to normal, and your voice messages will play at the intended speed.
FAQs
Q: How do I adjust the playback speed on WhatsApp or Signal?
A: To adjust the playback speed, tap the speed button on the screen until you reach the desired setting.
Q: Will the adjusted playback speed reset automatically?
A: On WhatsApp, the adjusted speed will remain until manually changed back to normal. On Signal (Android), the playback speed resets to normal when the app is closed or after playing a message. However, Signal (iPhone) behaves like WhatsApp, retaining the adjusted speed.
Conclusion
If you find that your WhatsApp or Signal voice messages are playing too fast, don’t worry. The solution is simple. Just tap the speed button on your phone’s screen until it returns to the normal speed (1). Once you have done this, your voice messages will play at the intended pace.
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