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How to Get Your Phone to Read Your Text Messages Out Loud

AARP Tech Writer Edward Baig explains how smartphones come equipped with built-in tools — like Siri, Google Assistant and Gemini — that can read your text messages out loud. He also highlights accessibility features on both iPhone and Android that make hands-free reading easy and practical.

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