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Heard for iOS: ePub Reader with On-Device Text-to-Speech

Heard is an iOS ePub reader app that features on-device text-to-speech functionality. It enables users to listen to eBooks without needing an internet connection.

Topic: AI Voice Source: Hacker News · heard.quest Published 2026-07-15 20:05 UTC Fetched 2026-07-15 21:21 UTC

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Heard is an iOS ePub reader app that features on-device text-to-speech functionality. It enables users to listen to eBooks without needing an internet connection.

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On-device text-to-speech enhances privacy and reduces latency compared to cloud-based solutions. This can improve accessibility and convenience for eBook readers.

Hardware and robotics watchers may want to track whether this becomes a product, benchmark, or deployment signal.

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