It would be nice to record sounds in the Android app instead of recording a sound in a separate app and uploading it later on the website. Specifically, I’d like to Record new sounds in the Android app for new observations Record new sounds in the Android app for existing observations Import exist…

Ok folks, this is currently in beta. If you’re already getting beta releases, you should get an update in the next 24 hours. If not, you can sign up for beta testing at https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.inaturalist.android Things that are included: Record sounds in the app: most people wi…

I’d love to see this for both Android and iOS apps. I have a decent workflow that works for me, but it’s still easy to forget about pulling the sound files in via the website, and it would be nice not to have to leave a placeholder in my phone app observations of “sound file to be uploaded later.”

I think a development priority would be to be able to upload existing audio files from the app. I agree. The best development workflow is to get something functioning at a basic level to allow an activity, and then refine and optimize it over time. Maybe start with an upload ability in the same b…

I would definitely upload more sounds if this feature was added. I also wish there was a option to change the life stage when you upload it. I would add adult, nymph, etc to all my photos if this was added.

The second part of your comment is an open feature request here: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/add-annotations-when-creating-observations/1513

I agree with the approach of taitsougstad , simply having (in a first stage) the possibility to upload sounds via the app would already be great. After this the system could be refined (up to an ID suggestion system as currently with the images?) I general I think this would be a good improvement, e…

I have sound recordings pilling up in my voice memos app because I have to go to the website to upload these recordings. Sincerely, Convenience Greedy

Just a thought… If someone uploads 20 photos in a single obs, and you come to the conclusion after the first 3 that there is going to be nothing identifiable, it is easy to just skip to next (unless of course I have time up my sleeve). However, having to listen through a 10 minute recording to estab…

It would be nice if audio recordings showed a spectogram like they do on eBird so that you can skip back and forth visually.

you should be able to skip sounds or just mark reviewed quickly as you do I help. I think that makes more sense than making it hard to do on purpose. I for one never record sounds because it doesn’t work for me but if it’s in the app I’d do so. And i won’t be recording 10 minute clips. I do like the…

Record Sounds in the Android App

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tiwane May 6, 2019, 10:51pm 15

Just want to note that this is currently being worked on by our Android developer. No estimated delivery date, though.

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Record Sounds in the Android App

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