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Timer

Showing a timer while recording gives extra feedback that the recording has started.

Timer Feedback

A timer (mm:ss) showing the recording duration so far


Usage

Displaying the timer

Do - displaying timer


Only show minutes and seconds as timer feedback

Don't - displaying timer


Don't add milliseconds as timer feedback

Color indication for remaining time

Do - alarm color


Assign alarming color to the timer text in the remaining 10 seconds to indicate the recording is reaching its limit

Don't - alarm color


Don't persist with regular color for the timer text, as it doesn't signal the recording's time limit

Providing feedback as the recording nears the limit

Do - provide textual feedback


Provide textual feedback from 10 seconds to prompt the user to wrap up the recording

Don't - provide textual feedback


Don't ignore providing feedback during the last 10 seconds, as the user might run out of time

Sending the recording automatically after the limit

Do - automatically send recording


Automatically send the recording after exceeding the 6-minute time limit

Don't - let the recording fail


Ensure the recording doesn't fail once the time limit exceeds 6 minutes