In the age of information overload, sometimes it’s more convenient to listen to content rather than read it. If you’re an iPhone user, you might be delighted to know that Safari, the built-in web browser, has a feature that allows webpages to be read aloud to you. Here’s how you can take advantage of this feature.

Step 1: Open Safari

Start by opening the Safari app on your iPhone. Navigate to your preferred website or article that you would like to have read aloud.

Step 2: Use Speak Screen

To have your iPhone read the webpage out loud, you will be utilizing a function built into iOS called Speak Screen. Before using it, ensure it’s activated by going into ‘Settings’ > ‘Accessibility’ > ‘Spoken Content’ and toggle on ‘Speak Screen.’

Step 3: Accessing the Speak Screen Feature

Once Speak Screen is enabled, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your iPhone screen. This gesture activates the Speak Screen function, and you will hear Siri begin reading the content of the webpage.

Step 4: Adjusting Settings

As Siri reads the content, a menu appears on the screen with playback controls including play/pause, skip forward or back, and speed control. Tap on the turtle icon to slow down the speech rate or tap on the rabbit icon to speed it up.

If Siri’s voice isn’t quite what you were hoping for, you can change the voice by going into ‘Settings’ > ‘Accessibility’ > ‘Spoken Content’ > ‘Voices’. Here you can choose different accents and genders.

Step 5: Enjoy Multitasking

As Siri reads aloud, feel free to navigate away from Safari and use other apps. Siri will continue reading until all content is finished or until you pause or stop the feature via the control menu.

Conclusion

Speak Screen is an especially useful tool for those who appreciate multitasking or for individuals who benefit from auditory learning. With these simple steps, your iPhone becomes not just a powerful tool for accessing information but also for absorbing it without needing to glue your eyes to a screen. Happy listening!