WeChat Launches New "Author's Voice" Feature, Enhancing Official Account Reading Experience

Today, the official WeChat public account "WeChat Dispatch" announced an exciting new feature called "Author's Reading Voice." This innovative feature allows users to listen to a version of the article read in the author's voice by clicking the "Listen to Full Article" button, providing a novel reading experience.

According to the official introduction, to enable this feature, authors need to download and install the "Public Account Assistant" app. In the app, authors can follow a few simple steps: go to "Me" to enter their personal center, then select "Settings" and find the "Reading Voice" option. Here, authors can record sample sentences, which will accurately replicate the author's tone and emotion, making the reading more natural and personalized. Once the recording is complete, the author can apply it, and their unique voice will be available in their public account, offering a more intimate reading experience for their followers.

It is worth noting that each public account can create multiple different reading voices to cater to various article styles and reader preferences. The introduction of this feature will undoubtedly enhance the interactivity and appeal of public accounts, allowing readers to enjoy the content while also experiencing the author's personal charm.

In addition, WeChat public accounts recently launched another new feature—AI Image Matching. During the article editing process, in addition to selecting images from the image library or uploading local images, authors can now choose the "AI Image Matching" option. This feature intelligently recommends relevant images based on the article content, significantly saving time for authors in finding and selecting images, and enhancing the overall visual appeal of the articles.

Currently, the "Author's Reading Voice" feature is still in the gray testing phase and is expected to be gradually rolled out to all public accounts soon. WeChat officials stated that they will continue to focus on improving user experience and bringing more convenience and enjoyment to both public account authors and readers.