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Add playback speed control for voice messages with support for 0.5×, 1×, 1.5×, and 2× playback speeds. The speed button is displayed above the timestamp and cycles through the available speeds when tapped.

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Allows users to adjust voice message playback speed for improved accessibility and user experience. This is a common feature in messaging apps that helps users consume voice content more efficiently.

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Manual testing:

  • Step 1: Record or receive a voice message in a conversation
  • Step 2: Tap the play button to start playback
  • Step 3: Tap the playback speed button (displays "1×" by default) to cycle through speeds
  • Step 4: Verify playback speed changes accordingly: 1× → 1.5× → 2× → 0.5× → 1×
  • Step 5: Verify the speed setting is applied immediately to currently playing voice messages

Tested devices

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  • Emulator
  • OS version(s): Android 16

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  • Changes have been tested on an Android device or Android emulator with API 24
  • UI change has been tested on both light and dark themes
  • Accessibility has been taken into account. See https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md#accessibility
  • Pull request is based on the develop branch
  • Pull request title will be used in the release note, it clearly define what will change for the user
  • Pull request includes screenshots or videos if containing UI changes
  • You've made a self review of your PR

Add playback speed control for voice messages with support for 0.5×, 1×, 1.5×, and 2× playback speeds. The speed button is displayed above the timestamp and cycles through the available speeds when tapped.
@Medformatik Medformatik requested a review from a team as a code owner October 9, 2025 19:45
@Medformatik Medformatik requested review from ganfra and removed request for a team October 9, 2025 19:45
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