Fact · Dictation on phones and tablets
Google says some Android accessibility features and availability vary by the phone maker, or OEM, and by device.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Some features and availability vary by OEM and/or device manufacturer.”
Live Transcribe and Live Caption (Android accessibility, Google), Google (android.com accessibility pages), 2026, Footnotes on the Android accessibility page.
Open the original- What it measures
- The footnote appears on Google's Live Transcribe and Live Caption page, read in English on 2026-10-17. It explains why menu names and features differ between phones.
- What it does not show
- The footnote does not list which phones lack which features. Check your phone's settings before you rely on a feature.