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Google Sound Amplifier

Also known as: Android Sound Amplifier, Sound Amplifier app, Google Conversation mode

Google

Primary source
Company
Google
Program Type
Software/Neurotech
Modality
AI Audio/Speech Accessibility Software
Stage
Marketed
Status
Marketed
Target Gene
—
Route / Mode
Android accessibility app and system feature for speech amplification and noise reduction
Confidence
91%
Status Confidence
Status confirmed
Evidence Strength
Strong evidence
Last Reviewed
2026-06-10
Geography
United States, Global
Population
adult, pediatric, deaf-hard-of-hearing, speech-enhancement, noise-reduction, consumer-accessibility
Trial IDs
0
Mechanism

Android accessibility software that uses a phone microphone and headphones to amplify surrounding speech, tune frequencies, reduce noise, and use Conversation mode to focus on a conversation partner.

Indications
Hearing Loss
Notes

Complements the existing Google Live Transcribe row by adding Android acoustic speech amplification/noise-reduction software.

Evidence & Sources
2 structured sources
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Key Events
2019-02-04
Google announced Sound Amplifier as an Android accessibility app for clearer hearing
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