Somewhere in the blur of 2020, as I slipped outside with a mask and running shoes in the early morning to walk around the block, the lilting drawl of a friend’s “hiiiiii” nearly stopped me in my ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “For me, it’s easier to send a voice note than to text,” Melissa tells me, via voice note, of course. “Text is more direct, more ...

In a world where texts and emojis rule, voice notes are a breath of fresh air. They let you express yourself in a way that’s often missing from plain text—things like emotions, tone, and emphasis come ...

Like many people who rely on their phones to stay organized, I typically jot down ideas using a mix of apps. I use Obsidian for structured notes, TickTick for tasks, and a notebook for journaling.

Before you record and press “send,” tune in for tips from the pros about when and how to send voice notes. Remember when you had to pick up a phone and dial a number when you wanted to talk to someone ...