Ever unearthed a captivating article, only to have the relentless demands of life snatch away your reading moment? It happens to the best of us. Saved for later, these digital gems often fade into oblivion. But what if you could reclaim those lost opportunities? Google offers a solution: listen to articles directly within Chrome and transform your multitasking game.
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Have Chrome Read Out Articles to You on Android
Android users, rejoice! Chrome’s “listen to this page” feature is currently your exclusive perk. iOS devotees, don’t despair! While you await its arrival, explore these fantastic alternatives to transform your reading experience.
Heads up! This feature’s currently fluent in English only. If you’re browsing in another language, you won’t be able to use it just yet.
Ready to turn any web page into a captivating audiobook? Just fire up Chrome on your device. Spot that webpage calling your name, then tap the three little dots lurking in the top-right corner – your portal to hands-free listening awaits.
SelectListen to this page.
Still not seeing it? Give the page a moment to catch its breath and finish loading, then give it another shot.
Transform any Chrome article into an audiobook with its new read-aloud feature! A sleek player bar pops up at the bottom of your screen, transforming the text into a natural-sounding narration. Want a closer look? Just tap the bar to expand it and fine-tune your listening experience.
Tired of fumbling with tiny controls? Chrome’s builtin player puts you in the director’s chair. Instantly pause, jump ahead, or rewind in 10second bursts. Need to binge faster (or savor the moment)? Tap the1xspeed setting and warp to your perfect viewing pace.
Tired of that monotonous narrator? Unleash your inner voice actor! Just tap the three magical dots in the bottom right corner and unlock a world of vocal options.
Tap onVoice.
Select an alternative from the available options (only English voices are on offer.)
Also fromOptions, you can decide if you want Chrome to highlight text (while it’s being read out) and auto-scroll.
Chrome’s “listen” feature is about to get a whole lot smarter. Google is experimenting with AI-powered audio summaries in its Canary build, offering a revolutionary way to consume articles. Imagine toggling between a standard voice and an AI-generated synopsis, distilling lengthy pieces into easily digestible sound bites. The future of audio articles is looking bright, and it’s coming to Chrome.
NotebookLM, Google’s study sidekick, isn’t just about notes anymore. It’s leveling up with an Audio Overview feature, mirroring capabilities elsewhere, and exploding into the visual realm with Video Overviews, transforming your research materials into instant presentations.
Tip : learn how to create custom storybooks with Google Gemini within seconds.
Alternative: Use Gemini to Listen to Articles Opened in Chrome
Ditch the screen, tune into your articles! iPhone user or not, Gemini can read aloud any article on your phone, regardless of browser or operating system. It’s the hands-free reading revolution, available on iOS and Android.
Open Chrome and navigate to an article that you find interesting.
Unleash Gemini! Android users, simply summon it with “Hey Google” (or your custom hotword). iPhone devotees, dive into the Gemini app. Once inside, tap theLiveicon nestled at the bottom – your portal to interactive AI awaits.
On the new screen, select the second button from the bottom menu.
Unlock Gemini’s vision: Share your Android screen or beam your iPhone display. Let the AI see what you see, and watch the magic happen.
Ready to have Gemini narrate your articles? Simply pull up the Chrome app, open the article, and chat with Gemini like you would a friend. Type, “Read this article aloud to me,” and prepare to listen as Gemini transforms text into speech!
Note : see the red notification at the top, which indicates Gemini is Live and viewing your screen.
The method is serviceable, though not without its quirks. Gemini occasionally needs a nudge – a simple “Continue” – as it sometimes pauses mid-article, particularly with shorter paragraphs. Longer form pieces, thankfully, present fewer interruptions. Once engaged, however, a single word is all it takes to keep Gemini turning the page.
“But here’s where things get really interesting: you can have Gemini whip up audio summaries of articles. I put it to the test with my own guide on crafting iPhone-esque Calling Cards on Android. First, I asked for a general summary. Then, I drilled down, requesting the specific steps for creating a Calling Card using Google’s Phone app. However, it stumbled when I asked about alternatives mentioned in the article, initially claiming there weren’t any (wrong!). A second try got it right, proving that while powerful, Gemini still needs a watchful eye.”
Like with anything AI, you need to always double-check the results and not rely 100% on what it tells you.
Finished chatting with Gemini? On iPhones, a simple tap on the Dynamic Island (or a swipe down from the upper-right corner on older models) instantly reopens the Gemini Live interface. Android users can simply pull down the notification shade from the top.
Press theXicon (Hangup).
You will now be able to view a transcript of your live conversation with Gemini.
Psst! iPhone Safari users, did you know your browser can actuallyreadto you? Hidden within is a nifty “Listen to Page” feature just waiting to transform your articles into podcasts.
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