Google Chrome testing native "read aloud" feature in canary build
In a potential leap for user accessibility, Google Chrome is exploring the addition of a read-aloud feature for online articles, following in the footsteps of its competitors.
Known for its rich array of features, Google Chrome is constantly enhancing its capabilities, yet it lacks the capacity to read aloud online articles, unlike its counterpart Microsoft Edge. An interesting development emerges as a new option surfaces in Chrome Canary, potentially granting the browser the ability to audibly present web articles.
Google Chrome testing native "read aloud" feature in canary build
A recent video shared by Twitter user @Leopeva64 showcases a "read aloud" feature within Chrome Canary, marked by a discrete "Play" button alongside articles. When activated, this function employs a robotic voice to orally deliver the content, catering to individuals who prefer auditory consumption over traditional reading methods.
Furthermore, the "Read Aloud" feature has been identified by Chrome Unboxed in the Android edition of Chrome Canary. To engage with it, users can install Chrome Canary via the Google Play Store and activate the "Read Aloud" flag within chrome://flags. Once enabled, selecting the "Read Aloud" option from the three-dot menu icon after highlighting text on a webpage initiates the functionality.
While existing solutions such as the "Read Aloud" extension for desktop Chrome and the "Read It" feature on Android through Google Assistant do exist, they are third-party alternatives. As anticipation builds, users await the potential introduction of a native read-aloud feature directly integrated into Chrome.
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