Google Released Its Read Along App to 180 Different Countries
Daniel Johnson — May 8, 2020 — Tech
References: play.google & engadget
Google released its Read Along app in a total of 180 countries around the world. The reading app is compatible with nine different languages and is currently available on the Google Play Store. The app was initially released last year in India, under the name Bolo. Google since decided to expand the app and change the name. The Read Along app is powered by Google’s speech recognition and translation technology.
In the app, children can read with a companion named Diya, which provides feedback and encouragement for children. Additionally, Diya can provide assistance to users who may be struggling. The app can also recommend users reading level, based on information related to previous reading performances.
Image Credit: Google
In the app, children can read with a companion named Diya, which provides feedback and encouragement for children. Additionally, Diya can provide assistance to users who may be struggling. The app can also recommend users reading level, based on information related to previous reading performances.
Image Credit: Google
Trend Themes
1. Multilingual Reading Apps - Opportunity for developers to create reading assistance apps in different languages, using speech recognition and translation technology.
2. Children's Reading Apps - Opportunity to create reading apps for children, featuring companions and personalized recommendations based on reading performance.
3. AI-assisted Reading Apps - Opportunity to integrate AI technology to create reading assistance apps that provide feedback and encouragement to users.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - EdTech companies can develop reading apps that utilize speech recognition and translation technology, and personalized recommendations to help students improve their reading skills.
2. App Development - App developers can create new reading assistance apps that feature personalized recommendations and interactive companions using Google's technology.
3. Translation Services - Translation service companies can offer their services to app developers that are looking to create multilingual reading assistance apps using speech recognition technology.
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