- I am trying to implement Google Speech to Text for my Mac osx app. Google has already provided demo for iOS (Speech-gRPC-Streaming), same i am using for Mac OS. In that (iOS) demo, they have used AVAudioSession.sharedInstance, which is not available in Mac OS. So for recording I have used AVAudioEngine for my app.
- By Joe Hutsko, Barbara Boyd. If you long for a secretary who takes dictation, your days of waiting are over. Follow the first set of steps to set up the dictation part of the Dictation & Speech preferences, and then read on to learn how your Mac can read text to you or alert you when something occurs, such as when you try to quit an application without saving a document.
- Dictate your messages and documents on Mac. With keyboard dictation, you can dictate text anywhere you can type it. Turn it on in the Dictation pane of Keyboard preferences to enable keyboard dictation—where your words are sent to Apple servers to be analyzed using the latest language data and converted into text in real-time.
Speech Recognition is enabled along with Dictation. To give it a try, press Fn twice (or whatever shortcut you set earlier) and speak one of the items from the list of Dictation Commands, such as “Open TextEdit.” If the command is recognized, it will appear in text above the microphone icon, as shown.
Mac helps you find your focus so you can think big. Because it’s built with neurodiversity in mind. Text to Speech adds auditory reinforcement to what you’re reading. Word Completion helps boost word-building skills. And Dark Mode makes it easier to focus on the task at hand.
Text to SpeechGo from written word to spoken word.
If you learn better when you can hear what you’re reading or writing, Text to Speech can help by adding an auditory component to books, websites, or homework assignments. Highlight any text and hear it read aloud in more than 70 voices across 42 languages. You can even adjust the speaking rate.
Hover TextGet a quick size boost of what you’re reading.
Hover Text makes it easier to view text on your display. Just hover over any text with your cursor and press Command. You’ll get a dedicated window with a large, high-resolution version of your selection. You can even choose the fonts and colors that work best for you.
Dark ModeLet your content take center screen.
Dark Mode transforms the desktop and built-in apps with a dark color scheme that helps you focus on your work.1 The fine points of your content take center screen as toolbars and menus recede into the background. Light text against darker backdrops in Mail, Safari Reader, Calendar, and more makes everything easier to read in low lighting conditions.
SiriAll you have to do is ask. Or type.
If you prefer to communicate by typing, you can set Siri to “Type to Siri” mode to request web searches, send messages, track down documents, set reminders, or even turn on your go-to accessibility settings.2
Word CompletionLet Mac finish what you started.
To help with vocabulary and word-building skills, macOS provides word completion in apps like TextEdit and Pages. After typing just a few letters, press the F5 key and macOS suggests words. Select the word you want, and macOS completes it for you.
DictionaryFind even more meaning in your Mac.
If you have a question about a word or phrase, just look it up in the built-in Dictionary app — from anywhere in macOS. Get quick access to definitions and synonyms that help with grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.
SpeechCommunicate the way that’s right for you.
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FaceTime lets you communicate visually, whether through the use of sign language, gestures, or facial expressions.3 iMessage lets you chat with others via text. And Text to Speech lets you hear words read aloud to help with expressive speech development — or even communicates for you by speaking the words you type.
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Support
Find detailed guides and support articles on the accessibility features of Apple products.
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Learn more at Apple Accessibility Support