audio format Archives

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December 16, 2025

Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users ‘tailor’ their feed on Android

Search Labs has introduced a feature called "Tailor your feed" within the Google app for Android, currently in testing phases across the U.S. This tool allows users to customize the content they see and avoid, leveraging user prompts for a more personalized experience. The feature builds on Google's earlier Discover feed experiment and is powered by advanced AI technology. Additionally, Google previously tested the "Daily Listen" feature, which created audio summaries of content based on users' Discover feeds and search behaviors, aiming for a streamlined online experience.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

Chrome for Android now has the same Audio Overviews feature as NotebookLM

Audio Overviews on Chrome for Android condenses long articles into short, podcast-style chats using a dialogue between two AI hosts. This feature is part of the stable release of Chrome for Android (version 140.0.7339.124) and allows users to select “Listen to this page” from the menu to access the Audio Overview mode. The rollout is gradual, and the feature is particularly beneficial for lengthy articles, making information more accessible and enjoyable for users, including those with visual impairments.

AppWizard

September 22, 2025

This new Chrome trick turn any web page into a podcast

Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome on Android that converts web pages into a podcast-style audio format. This enhancement improves the existing "Listen to this page" functionality by using an AI-driven approach with two hosts engaging in a conversational manner while reading the text. Users can access this feature by navigating to the three-dot menu in Chrome and selecting "Listen to this page," where media control buttons will appear. A toggle button allows switching between standard mode and AI mode, with labels indicating the current playback mode. The feature is being rolled out widely, and users who have accessed it report a significant improvement in audio quality.