Speak Your Web Pages Out Loud

Tired of staring at screens? Chrome's got your back!  The new "Listen to this page" feature reads webpages aloud while you browse.  Multitask, relax, and ditch the eye strain!

Google Chrome for Android just gained a nifty new feature – "Listen to this page." This tool lets you have webpages read aloud to you directly within the browser, eliminating the need to switch between apps or juggle tasks.
Imagine this: You've  finished breakfast but need to do the dishes before you go off to work…, but an article catches your eye. No problem! Hit "Listen to this page," sit back, and let Chrome narrate the content while you focus on the dishes.
Here's what makes "Listen to this page" so handy:

• Full Control: Just like a music player, you have playback controls at your fingertips. Pause, rewind, fast-forward, or skip ahead/backwards in 10-second increments.
  
• Voice & Language Options: Don't like the default voice? No worries! Choose from a variety of voices to personalise your listening experience. The feature even supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, and Spanish.
  
• Seamless Integration: Unlike using Google Assistant, "Listen to this page" keeps you within Chrome. No need to switch apps and disrupt your browsing flow.
  

Getting Started:
Curious to try it out? Head to a text-heavy webpage on your Android device using Chrome. Look for the familiar three-dot menu in the top right corner. If you have the feature, you'll see "Listen to this page" listed just below "Translate."
A Feature in Progress:
While "Listen to this page" seems to be rolling out gradually, some users might not have it yet. It's also worth noting that the feature was initially spotted in the Chrome beta version, so a wider release might be imminent.
For iPhone users, Safari offers a similar feature called "Listen to Page" that utilises Siri's voice.

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