It comes preinstalled on Pixel 3 devices, and for other Android users (running Lollipop or newer) it’s available on a limited beta in the Play Store. The Live Transcribe app is Android-only, is still in beta, and is rolling out to Android users. Google developers worked with Gallaudet University to get feedback on this app during the development process in order to make sure it met the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and was something they could use, and we recognize and appreciate Google looking to Gallaudet for guidance and input on this. In testing the app so far, we have been impressed with the pace that it can keep up with, as well as its accuracy in correctly transcribing speech. However, we want to make sure people are aware of the limitations of any kind of similar technology, and want to make sure that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people don’t feel pressured to use this in a situation where it’s not an appropriate accommodation. Overall, we think this tool could be a great benefit and Deaf and Hard of Hearing people could use it to have more agency and access in their everyday lives. See this page for Google’s more up-to-date information. Now that it’s out of beta, some of this information is slightly outdated you can no temporarily save transcripts, and the app is more available on more Android devices now. Note, this page was made when the app was first launched. If you have any feedback on this page or the video, or have any suggestions or ideas of other things you’d like us to make a page like this about, let us know at our feedback form! To see what we think about this app and similar transcription apps, our perspective on potential uses and situations for which it would not be appropriate, and our general philosophy and position, see our Position Paper on Transcription Apps. This new beta app is rolling out gradually to Android users, so we wanted to spread the word on how it works, what it looks like, and some of the great ways it can be used. Live Transcription Apps Google Recently announced their Live Transcribe app, which is a new tool that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can use in casual, everyday situations to access spoken communication.
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