Although Chrome on Android has long been able to read out webpages word-for-word, a new update now allows you to convert them into short podcasts. Read by two virtual hosts, the Google Gemini-powered AI feature summarizes and discusses content in a lively manner that can make information easier to process.
It doesn't work for all websites — if the feature isn't available, you'll hear the standard word-for-word readback instead. When it does work, however, the results are impressive. The conversation feels lively and sounds natural, making it a feature you'll likely want to activate often. Here's how it's done.
1. Find a website
Ensure Google Chrome is updated in the Play Store (the podcast features works with version 140.0.7339.124 or newer) then open Chrome and browse to a webpage with

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