Google Chrome Experimenting with a Feature Similar to Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome is experimenting with a new feature that is similar to Microsoft Edge’s read-aloud feature. This feature would allow users to listen to web pages being read aloud, with the sentence being read highlighted and sections that have been read fading out. This could be a useful feature for people with visual impairments, people who are learning a new language, or people who simply want to listen to web pages instead of reading them.
How the read-aloud feature works
To use the read-aloud feature, users would simply need to click on a button in the Chrome toolbar. The feature would then start reading the web page aloud, with the sentence being read highlighted and sections that have been read fading out. Users would also be able to adjust the playback speed and choose from a variety of different voices.
Benefits of the read-aloud feature
The read-aloud feature could offer a number of benefits to users, including:
- Improved accessibility for people with visual impairments
- A more convenient way to consume web content
- A way to learn new languages by listening to them being spoken
- A way to relax and listen to stories or articles instead of reading them
Conclusion
The read-aloud feature is still under development, but it is a promising new feature that could make Google Chrome even more accessible and convenient to use.