Google Chrome on Android will now read aloud your web pages in Hindi and Bengali. Here's how it works
livemint.comGoogle Chrome gears up for AI push: From tabs to smarter browsing, what all can changeOn the Chrome Android app, the Listen to this page option appears just below the Translate option in the three-dots menu. Tapping on the new option should start playback in a podcast-like layout with the ability to play, pause, rewind, fast forward or skip 10 seconds and even change the preferred voice.For now, there are 4 voices to choose from, including Ruby ( mid-pitch, warm), River ( mid-pitch, bright), Field ( low-pitch, bright) and Moss ( low-pitch, peaceful).
In addition to English, the new feature is available in a number of other languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.However, a Google support page states that 'Listen to this page' isn't yet available on all websites, and if a page isn't available for playback, the 'Listen to this page' option won't appear in the overflow menu.Also Read | Yahoo News unveils AI-powered app overhaul, personalized news experience enhanced. All you need to knowNotably, Android users can already ask the Google Assistant to read their web pages aloud, but choosing this method took users out of the Google Chrome application and there were limited customisation options to choose from.1) Update your Google Chrome application to the latest version2) Open any web page of your choice3) Click on the three dot menu in the top right corner and tap on the ‘Listen to this page’ option.4) Choose the playback speed and the voice according to your preference.
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