Designed for and with people with low vision, blindness and dyslexia, Reading mode helps improve your screen reading experience with a focus on customizable contrast, text size, text-to-speech, page clutter, and font types. Once downloaded, the app integrates into your quick settings and can be easily accessed across apps and web pages.
Reading mode is an application that can be downloaded and installed from the Play Store. It provides a customizable reading environment without clutter, making it easier to access and focus on content. To get started, simply download and install the app, then find it on your home screen and tap to open it. The tutorial will guide you through the setup process and redirect you to the settings at the end.
In the settings, you can toggle on the "Reading mode shortcut" to allow the app to access your device. This will enable you to set up different entry points for Reading mode, which can be found at https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/7650693. Once downloaded, the app is integrated into your phone's interface for quick access.
One of the key features of Reading mode is its focused reading view, which eliminates distractions and allows you to fully concentrate on the content. It also offers a text-to-speech function, allowing you to hear the written content read out loud with a selection of high-quality voices. You can easily control the audio options, such as rewind, fast forward, and reading speed, while on the go.
The app also allows you to adjust the font type, size, style, color, and line spacing to suit your reading needs. It currently supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with more languages to be added in the future. Reading mode is also compatible with Talkback, making it accessible for users who rely on screen readers.
Privacy is a top priority for the developers of Reading mode, and they assure users that no content is sent off their phone. To provide feedback and receive product updates, you can join the accessible Google group at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/accessible.
Reading mode is available for phones running on Android 9 and later, and it requires certain permissions to function properly. As an accessibility service, it can observe your actions and window content. Currently, it only supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish, but more languages may be added in the future.
Instructions:
To get started:
1. Download and install Reading mode via Play Store
2. Find Reading mode on your home screen and tap to open it
3. Read the tutorial and it will redirect you to the settings at the end
4. In the settings, tap “Reading mode” and toggle on “Reading mode shortcut” to allow Reading mode to access your device
5. Please refer to https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/7650693 to set up different Reading mode entry points
Key Features:
• Focused reading view: Reading mode provides a customizable reading environment without clutter to make it easier to access content and focus
• Text-to-speech: Hear written content read out loud to you at the touch of a button. Choose from a selection of high quality long-form voices. Easily accessible audio control options to rewind, fast forward, and change reading speed on the go
• Adjust font type and size: Toggle quickly between font sizes, styles, colors, and line spaces to customize what’s best for your reading needs
• Quick access: Once downloaded, Reading mode is integrated into the phone interface for fast access
• Multi-language support: Reading mode supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish with additional languages to follow
• Compatible with Talkback: Easily use Reading mode when using your screen reader.
• Designed with privacy in mind: Content is never sent off your phone.
Join the https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/accessible to provide feedback and receive product updates.
Requirement:
• Available for phones on Android 9 and later
• Currently Reading mode supports English, French, Italian, Spanish
Permissions Notice:
• Accessibility Service: Since this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions and window content.