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Voice Access

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Voice Access
Developer(s)Google
Initial release2018; 6 years ago (2018)
Operating systemAndroid

Voice Access[1][2] is a mobile accessibility app developed by Google. Voice access lets users control their phones using their voices. Voice access is used by saying "Hey Google, Voice Access" to Google Assistant.

History

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Voice Access was in beta from last 2 years before releasing.[3][4]

Later it was launched in 2018.[5][6][7][8][9]

Features

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The features of the app are designed to help make phones more accessible to people with disabilities, but can also be used by non-disabled people whose hands are full.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Al-Heeti, Abrar. "Google updates Voice Access app, expands to more devices". CNET. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  2. ^ "Three ways to use 'popular' apps on Android smartphones with voice commands - Times of India". The Times of India. Feb 9, 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  3. ^ Bhushan, Kul (2016-04-12). "Google Voice Access launched in beta, lets one use their Android smartphones with just their voice". BGR India. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  4. ^ "Google Voice Access Beta app, other features announced to help users with disabilities". The Indian Express. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  5. ^ "Google Voice Access Gives You Hands-Free Access to Your Android Phone". Gadgets 360. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  6. ^ Schoon, Ben (2020-06-10). "'Voice Access' gets major upgrade on Android 11, now understands screen content [Video]". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  7. ^ Carman, Ashley (2018-10-02). "Google launches a voice control app to help people with limited mobility navigate their phones". The Verge. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  8. ^ "Google 'Voice Access' with hands-free control released for Android". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  9. ^ The Hindu Net Desk (2018-10-03). "Google's Voice Access app goes beyond the Assistant". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  10. ^ Sorrentino, Mike. "Voice Access on Android makes your phone easier to navigate without all that tapping". CNET. Retrieved 2022-12-26.