Live Speech is an accessibility feature available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. It allows users to type what they want to say and have it spoken out loud during phone and FaceTime calls, in-person conversations, and in supported assistive communication apps. Live Speech is designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time. Users can also save commonly used phrases to chime in quickly during lively conversation with family, friends, and colleagues.
In addition to Live Speech, users can create a Personal Voice by reading along with a randomized set of text prompts to record 15 minutes of audio on iPhone or iPad. This speech accessibility feature uses on-device machine learning to keep users’ information private and secure, and integrates seamlessly with Live Speech so users can speak with their Personal Voice when connecting with loved ones.
Overall, Live Speech and Personal Voice are accessibility features that make it easier for people with speech impairments or who are unable to speak to communicate with others.
