Google tests Microsoft Edge-like ‘read aloud’ feature on Chrome

Google Chrome will soon add a Microsoft Edge-like “read aloud” feature for desktop users, currently available in the Canary version for testing.

With this, users can control the rate at which articles are read aloud by adjusting the playback speed, reports BleepingComputer.

Moreover, in future updates, users will be able to switch between different voice options, enhancing the auditory experience.

According to the report, the read aloud feature offers a thoughtful design element in terms of user interface — as the article is narrated, the sentence being read is highlighted, while the sections that have been read fade out.