Voice Journal is a comprehensive Android application designed to capture your thoughts, tasks, and memories effortlessly using voice commands. It combines powerful speech-to-text capabilities with location tracking and smart organization.

• Dual Engine Support: Choose between:
  • Android Built-in SpeechRecognizer: For offline capabilities (device dependent) and zero configuration.
  • Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API: For higher accuracy and advanced recognition models (requires API Key).
• Automatic Categorization: Start your sentence with a keyword (e.g., "Todo", "Kaufen", "Journal") to automatically file the entry into the correct category.

• Background Tracking: Optional GPS tracking records your path throughout the day.
• Map Visualization: View your route for specific days directly on Google Maps.
• Configurable Interval: Adjust how often the app updates your location to balance accuracy and battery life via Settings.

• Smart Organization: Entries are grouped by date and filtered by category.
• Full Control: Edit entries to fix typos or delete unwanted recordings.
• Undo Functionality: Accidentally deleted an entry? Use the "Undo" button to restore it immediately.
• Google Photos Integration: Quickly jump to your Google Photos timeline for the specific date of an entry to relive the visual memories.

• Settings Menu: Customize the number of days shown, GPS settings, and API configuration.
• Data Portability: Export your entire journal to JSON for backup and Import it back whenever needed.
• Category Management: Add, remove, or reorder categories to fit your workflow.

The app requires the following permissions to function fully:

• Microphone: For recording audio.
• Location (Fine/Coarse & Background): For GPS tracking features.
• Notifications: To allow foreground services for stable recording and tracking.
• Internet: Required if using the Google Cloud Speech API.

To use the high-accuracy Google Cloud engine:

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Create a new project or select an existing one.
3. Enable Billing: Ensure a billing account is linked to your project (required for API usage).
4. Enable API: Go to "APIs & Services" > "Library" and search for "Cloud Speech-to-Text API", then enable it.
5. Create Credentials:
   • Go to "APIs & Services" > "Credentials".
   • Click "Create Credentials" > "API Key".
   • (Optional but recommended) Restrict the key to "Android apps" (using your package name com.example.voicejournal and SHA-1 fingerprint) and restrict the API usage to "Cloud Speech-to-Text API".
6. In the App: Open the Settings menu, select "Google Cloud Speech API", and paste your API Key.

1. Launch the App: Grant necessary permissions upon first launch.
2. Record: Tap the + FAB (Floating Action Button).
3. Speak: Say your command.
   • Example: "Todo Milch kaufen" -> Creates an entry in the "Todo" category with content "Milch kaufen".
   • Example: "Journal Heute war ein schöner Tag" -> Creates an entry in "Journal".
4. Review: See your entries appear instantly in the list.

Voice Journal is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.