The feature of removing pauses in Radio Eight

Each podcast episode contains short pauses between sentences, between speakers, or during moments of reflection and rest. These pauses are natural in conversation, but they extend the episode's duration without adding any meaning. The "Remove Pauses" feature automatically shortens these periods, allowing you to hear the same content in less time and with a faster pace.

ℹ️ This feature is exclusive to subscribers of Radio Thamena or Thamena subscription, and it works only on podcast episodes.

#How do I activate the Remove Pauses feature?

#1. Remove Pauses from Settings

Go to the "Settings" menu, then head to the "Audio Settings" section and activate the "Remove Pauses" option. By enabling this option, the app will automatically remove pauses in all program episodes as soon as you play them "provided they are downloaded on your device."

#2. Remove Pauses from the Player

You can remove pauses by clicking on the indicators icon located at the bottom of the audio player interface. If you enable it, the app will automatically remove pauses in all program episodes as soon as you play them "provided they are downloaded on your device." Similarly, you can disable the Remove Pauses feature anytime by pressing the same icon again.

ℹ️ Important Note: On devices running "iOS" before using the feature, you need to download the episode on your device first. You can download the episode from the player by clicking on the download icon "

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#Activating the Remove Music and Remove Pauses Features Together

You can activate both features simultaneously in the "Radio Thamena" app on devices running "Android". As for devices running "iOS", you can activate only one of them at the same time. We are working on enabling both features to run simultaneously on "iOS" devices in upcoming releases.

#Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need an active subscription to use the Remove Pauses feature?
Yes, this feature is available to subscribers only.

2. Does the feature work on audiobooks and audio articles?
No, it only works on podcast episodes.

3. Does removing pauses affect audio quality?
The AI isolates only the pauses. The app maintains the natural human tone and accompanying sound effects with high precision without distortion.

4. Do I need to download the episode to enable the Remove Pauses feature?
Yes, on devices running "iOS" you must download the episode before you can enable the feature.
As for devices running "Android", enabling the feature does not require downloading the episode.

5. Can I enable Remove Pauses and Remove Music together at the same time?
Yes, on devices running "Android".
As for devices running "iOS", enabling both features at the same time is still under development. If you activate "Remove Music", the "Remove Pauses" feature automatically stops working. Conversely, you must disable one to enable the other on devices running "iOS".

6. Why isn't the Remove Pauses feature working for me?
This feature does not work if you are not subscribed, or if you are trying to use the feature with unsupported content like audiobooks or audio articles.
⚠️ On "iOS devices only" in addition to the above, this feature does not work if the episode is not downloaded on your device, or if you have activated the Remove Music feature.

7. How do I disable the Remove Pauses feature for all episodes after enabling it from the settings?
Go to your personal account, then open "Settings", then "Audio Settings". Then turn off the "Remove Pauses" option.