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As the web becomes increasingly more accessible to the masses Google
is making its use more accessible for everyone. On Monday Google
announced the release of Google Chrome Beta 25, the newest iteration of
its popular web browser.
With the release of Google Chrome Beta 25 Google has added a new Web Speech API for developers. The new API allows users to control the
browser, interact with web apps and even dictate text through a built-in
speech recognition system.
Already available in the Chrome Beta Channel the new Web Speech API
allows developers to integrate Google’s best in class speech recognition
with their own apps, creating an even more fluid experience for voice
using web users.
Announced on the Google Chrome blog
the new voice commands extend beyond basic search functions. In fact
Google listed “browser controls” and “freestyle rap battles” as just a
few of the possibilities that can be achieved with the Web Speech API.
Google notes that the Beta 25 version of Google Chrome
will disable some already present extensions on Windows machines that
may have been installed by third party programs without the
acknowledgement of the user.
With a heavier emphasis being placed on security standards and
accessibility reaching an all-time high, Google is once again proving
why its Google Chrome browser is one of the most admired in the
industry.
If you simply can’t wait to get your hands on the Google Chrome Beta 25 web browser you can check it out on the Google Chrome Beta page.
The only new application at this time is the Web Speech API which was recently demo’d by Google.
Google Chrome beta testers have been quick to test and help release
stable versions of Google Chrome which should lend itself to a quick
release for Google Chrome Beta 25.
What value do you see in a fully accessible Web Speech API for Google Chrome?
