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This verge article is very confusing: "Apple’s new accessibility features can assist those who’ve lost the ability to speak.... users can create a Personal Voi

by neom 3y ago

This verge article is very confusing: "Apple’s new accessibility features can assist those who’ve lost the ability to speak.... users can create a Personal Voice by reading a set of text prompts aloud for a total of 15 minutes of audio on the iPhone or iPad." huh? I presume it's for people who anticipate losing their voice due to a medical condition, never the less the article is really badly put together.

ritzaco 3y ago
I think this is confusingly phrased in the press release too, so it's probably on Apple rather than the Verge. > With Live Speech on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can type what they want to say to have it be spoken out loud during phone and FaceTime calls as well as in-person conversations. Users can also save commonly used phrases to chime in quickly during lively conversation with family, friends, and colleagues. Live Speech has been designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time. It's clearer that it's for "at risk" users after, but I guess "millions of" was a marketing requirement. > For users at risk of losing their ability to speak — such as those with a recent diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or other conditions that can progressively impact speaking ability — Personal Voice is a simple and secure way to create a voice that sounds like them. [0] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-s...
- permo-w 3y ago
  it is poorly phrased, but “unable to speak” could equally refer to people who are entirely unable to speak as people who are unable to speak for prolonged periods of time
- marcellus23 3y ago
  Live Speech and Personal Voice are 2 different features, that's why you're getting confused. You can use Personal Voice to customize the Live Speech voice, but you don't have to.

by neom 3y ago

ritzaco 3y ago

I think this is confusingly phrased in the press release too, so it's probably on Apple rather than the Verge. > With Live Speech on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can type what they want to say to have it be spoken out loud during phone and FaceTime calls as well as in-person conversations. Users can also save commonly used phrases to chime in quickly during lively conversation with family, friends, and colleagues. Live Speech has been designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time. It's clearer that it's for "at risk" users after, but I guess "millions of" was a marketing requirement. > For users at risk of losing their ability to speak — such as those with a recent diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or other conditions that can progressively impact speaking ability — Personal Voice is a simple and secure way to create a voice that sounds like them. [0] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-s...

permo-w 3y ago
it is poorly phrased, but “unable to speak” could equally refer to people who are entirely unable to speak as people who are unable to speak for prolonged periods of time
marcellus23 3y ago
Live Speech and Personal Voice are 2 different features, that's why you're getting confused. You can use Personal Voice to customize the Live Speech voice, but you don't have to.