About Speech Recognition & Synthesis
Speech Recognition & Synthesis is a productivity app from Google LLC that packages two connected capabilities: turning spoken words into written text and turning written text back into spoken audio. It is a core system component, so many other apps call on it rather than launching it directly.
What this package provides The package named com.google.android.tts serves as the speech engine behind voice input and read-aloud features. When an app needs to transcribe what you say, or speak a passage back to you, it routes that work through this component. Keeping it current ensures those requests are handled by the current build rather than an older one left behind on the device.
The current build The latest version listed here is 103.12.8, published 2026-09-29, and it occupies 39.0 MB of storage. That footprint is worth noting before you commit space on a device that is already tight on room, so make sure you have that much free before updating.
Device compatibility The build requires Android 4.4 or newer. Older handsets that fall below that threshold will not be able to install it, while newer devices should have no trouble meeting the requirement. Because the app is a background service rather than something you open for long sessions, it stays out of the way once it is in place.
How it fits the productivity category Productivity tools depend on frictionless input, and this component is what makes dictation and spoken feedback possible across that whole category. It sits beneath the interface, translating between voice and text so other applications can offer hands-free typing and audible guidance without building those systems themselves.
APK Information
- Version
- 103.12.8
- Size
- 39.0 MB
- Android
- 4.4+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 29, 2026
- Package
- com.google.android.tts
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Speech recognition
Text to speech
Productivity component
System integration
Frequently Asked Questions
What device version do I need to install this build?
The build requires Android 4.4 or newer. Devices running anything below that threshold cannot install it, while newer devices comfortably clear the bar. Since this is a system-level component, your device version is the main compatibility check to make before updating.
How much storage space does the package take up?
The file size is 39.0 MB, so that is roughly the amount of room you need free to install or update it. Check available storage first if your device is running low, since an install can fail when there is not enough space for the package.
Which version does this listing carry?
The latest version listed is 103.12.8, released 2026-09-29. If your installed build is older, updating brings you to the current release. No earlier version numbers are documented here, so compare against what your device currently reports.
Does this app have its own interface I will use daily?
It is a productivity component rather than a typical app you open and browse. Other applications route voice input and read-aloud requests through it, so you interact with it indirectly whenever a supported app transcribes speech or speaks text back to you.
Who publishes this package and what is it called?
The developer is Google LLC and the package name is com.google.android.tts. The app name is Speech Recognition & Synthesis, reflecting its two roles: converting spoken words into text and converting text into spoken output.
