Software:Voice Access

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Voice Access
Developer(s)Google
Initial releaseTemplate:Sda
Stable release
16.0 (Build 772996896) / Template:Sda[1][2]
Operating systemAndroid 9+
TypeAccessibility app

Voice Access[3][4] 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

Voice Access was in beta from last 2 years before releasing.[5][6]

Later it was launched in 2018.[7][8][9][10][11]

Features

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.[12]

See also

References

  1. "Google Sheets". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess. 
  2. "Voice Access 6.5.747531153". 2025-04-14. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/voice-access/voice-access-6-5-747531153-release/. 
  3. Al-Heeti, Abrar. "Google updates Voice Access app, expands to more devices" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-updates-voice-access-app-expands-to-more-devices/. 
  4. "Three ways to use 'popular' apps on Android smartphones with voice commands - Times of India" (in en). Feb 9, 2022. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/three-ways-to-use-popular-apps-on-android-smartphones-with-voice-commands/articleshow/89434843.cms. 
  5. Bhushan, Kul (2016-04-12). "Google Voice Access launched in beta, lets one use their Android smartphones with just their voice" (in en-US). https://www.bgr.in/news/google-voice-access-launched-in-beta-lets-one-use-their-android-smartphones-with-just-their-voice-400329/. 
  6. "Google Voice Access Beta app, other features announced to help users with disabilities" (in en). 2016-04-12. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/google-voice-access-beta-android-chromebook-vision-settings/. 
  7. "Google Voice Access Gives You Hands-Free Access to Your Android Phone" (in en). 3 October 2018. https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-voice-access-hands-free-access-android-smartphone-disabilities-download-install-1926259. 
  8. Schoon, Ben (2020-06-10). "'Voice Access' gets major upgrade on Android 11, now understands screen content [Video"] (in en-US). https://9to5google.com/2020/06/10/android-11-voice-access-upgrade/. 
  9. Carman, Ashley (2018-10-02). "Google launches a voice control app to help people with limited mobility navigate their phones" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17929494/google-voice-access-app-controls-android. 
  10. "Google 'Voice Access' with hands-free control released for Android". https://www.fonearena.com/blog/265037/google-voice-access-android-hands-free-control.html. 
  11. The Hindu Net Desk (2018-10-03). "Google's Voice Access app goes beyond the Assistant" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/googles-voice-access-app-goes-beyond-the-assistant/article25114222.ece. 
  12. Sorrentino, Mike. "Voice Access on Android makes your phone easier to navigate without all that tapping" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/voice-access-on-android-makes-your-phone-easier-to-navigate-without-all-that-tapping/.