How to activate voice controls on your Android device, and make Google searches or open apps with your voice

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• You can activate voice controls on your Android device in two ways: through the Google app, and through the Voice Access app.
• The Google app will let you use voice controls to make Google searches and surf the web.
• The Voice Access app, meanwhile, will let you navigate your Android device and type or edit text with your voice.
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There are a variety of reasons why you might need to use voice controls on your Android device. Maybe you're driving and need to keep your hands on the road, or have tremors that make it difficult to use a touch screen.

In any case, your Android phone or tablet offers a few different voice control features, which make it easier to navigate your device.

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