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Speech Services by Google is an app that can transform your mobile device with powerful text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology.

-- Convert your voice to text or have the text on your screen read aloud. -- Use voice commands to manage your daily activities on mobile devices with the Speech-to-Text functionality. -- Enjoy books or translations read aloud with the Text-to-Speech functionality.

Empower your device with the magic of Google's text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Text functionality

Speech Services provides speech-to-text functionality to Google and other third-party apps, converting your spoken words into text. For example, it can be used by: • Google Maps when you use voice to search for places • The Recorder App to transcribe your recordings directly on your device • The Phone App's Call Screen feature to get real-time transcription of your caller • Accessibility apps like Voice Access for operating your device through voice commands • Dictation or keyboard apps to dictate text messages using your voice • Apps with a search by voice feature, allowing you to quickly find your favorite shows or songs • Language learning apps that recognize your spoken words as you practice a new language • …and many other applications available in the Play Store

To use Google Speech-to-Text functionality on your Android device, navigate to Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App. Select Speech Services by Google as your preferred voice input engine. Google Text-to-Speech functionality

Speech Services powers applications to read the text on your screen aloud. For example, it can be used by: • Google Play Books to “Read Aloud” your favorite book • Google Translate to speak translations aloud, helping you hear the correct pronunciation of words • Talkback and other accessibility applications for spoken feedback across your device • …and many other applications available in the Play Store

To use Google Text-to-Speech functionality on your Android device, go to Settings > Languages & Input > Text-to-Speech output. Select Speech Services by Google as your preferred engine. Note, on many Android devices, Speech Services by Google is pre-installed, but you can always update to the latest version here.