This handy text-to-speech app transforms PDFs, documents, web pages, and ebooks into spoken word.

Google's Speech Services app brings powerful text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (STT) capabilities to your mobile device.

Key Features:

• Voice to Text & Text to Voice: Effortlessly convert spoken words into text or have on-screen text read aloud.
• Voice Commands: Control your device and perform daily tasks using voice commands.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Read books and translations aloud, improving accessibility for users.

Powering Google and Other Apps:

Google's Speech-to-Text functionality underpins numerous apps, including:

• Google Maps: Voice-activated location searches.
• Recorder App: On-device transcription of recordings.
• Phone App: Real-time transcription of incoming calls.
• Accessibility Apps (e.g., Voice Access): Voice-controlled device operation.
• Dictation/Keyboard Apps: Voice-to-text input for messaging.
• Voice Search Apps: Quick searches for media content.
• Language Learning Apps: Speech recognition for language practice.
• Many more apps available on the Play Store.

Enabling Google Speech-to-Text:

On your Android device, navigate to: Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App. Select "Speech Services by Google" as your preferred voice input.

Google Text-to-Speech Functionality:

Speech Services also powers text-to-speech in various apps, such as:

• Google Play Books: "Read Aloud" functionality for your books.
• Google Translate: Hear pronunciations of translated words.
• Talkback and other accessibility apps: Spoken feedback throughout your device.
• Numerous other apps on the Play Store.

Enabling Google Text-to-Speech:

On your Android device, go to: Settings > Languages & input > Text-to-speech output. Choose "Speech Services by Google" as your preferred engine.

Note: Speech Services by Google is often pre-installed, but you can update to the latest version if needed.