{
  "id": 10448051,
  "title": "This long-anticipated Google Recorder feature is live for Pixel users",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/this-long-anticipated-google-recorder-feature-is-live-for-pixel-users",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:08:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-recorder-files-other-apps-3716070/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google's long-awaited Recorder feature has finally launched for Pixel users. The \"Allow recordings in other apps\" toggle, which was previously disabled, is now being rolled out by default. This means that all existing audio files recorded using Google Recorder can now be found in a folder called \"Recordings\" within your chosen file manager app.\n\nThe Recorder app, which is exclusive to Pixel devices, offers a range of features that set it apart from other audio recording apps. One of its standout capabilities is the automatic transcription of audio files, making it easier to search and access the content. Additionally, the Recorder seamlessly syncs the transcribed files to the cloud, allowing for convenient access across various devices.\n\nPreviously, recordings were isolated from the rest of the device's storage, rendering file manager apps unable to access them. However, with the latest release of Recorder version 4.2.20260823, Google has quietly enabled the \"Allow recordings in other apps\" toggle within the app's settings page. This development ensures that Pixel users can now freely share and access their audio recordings through their preferred file manager applications.",
  "summary": "The recently leaked ‘Access recording in other apps’ toggle is now available on Google Recorder.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pixel-hilight-will-soon-get-these-new-features-but-will-they-be",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:50:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google Photos' edit bug is frustrating Pixel users; here are some workarounds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/google-photos-edit-bug-is-frustrating-pixel-users-here-are-some",
        "published": "2026-09-28T15:57:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}