If you’ve ever had trouble finding the “text to speech” option when you need it, the new Google keyboard feature could make sending voice messages much easier. Currently, to use the text-to-speech feature on an Android phone, you have to tap a small microphone above the keyboard and wait for the signal to start speaking. As you dictate the message, it is transcribed with punctuation. It’s not a complicated process, but it’s easy to tap in the wrong place or not find this feature initially.
However, this process may soon become smoother. In the latest beta version of Gboard, version 13.8, a new feature called “Hands-Free Voice Typing” has appeared. This feature is not yet available, but according to 9to5Google, it will automatically start voice typing as soon as the keyboard is displayed, without needing to tap the microphone. The options for this feature will be available in the settings, so if you choose to stick with the traditional method, you will have that option.
If you regularly send messages in environments where many people are talking, this feature may not be the best solution for you. However, if you frequently use “text to speech,” it is definitely a time-saving and error-reducing feature that ensures clear message delivery.
There is no information yet on when this feature will be available, but since it is starting to appear in the beta version of the app, it is likely that it won’t take too long. Google already offers a special Assistant voice typing tool, which is only available for Pixel devices, but it seems that the hands-free typing feature will be available for all Android devices.
FAQ section regarding the new Google Keyboard feature “Hands-Free Voice Typing”:
1. What is the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature in Google Keyboard?
The “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature is a new feature that automatically starts voice typing as soon as the keyboard is displayed on an Android phone. There is no need to tap the microphone, and the options for this feature are available in the settings.
2. How to use the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature?
To use the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature, you need to have the latest beta version of the Gboard app installed (version 13.8) and activate this feature in the keyboard settings.
3. Will the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature be available for all Android devices?
Yes, it seems that the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature will be available for all Android devices, not just Pixel devices.
4. Is the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature useful?
The “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature is useful for people who frequently use “text to speech” and want to save time and reduce errors in message delivery.
5. Do I have to wait for the transcription of the message when using “Hands-Free Voice Typing”?
No, the “Hands-Free Voice Typing” feature automatically transcribes the message in real-time, including punctuation.
Related links:
– Google.com – Official Google website
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