Device dependent, probably not.
APK version dependent, definitely.
I get the exact same voice anomalies as you when using your <number> release and a few recent others.
Problem went away when I switched back to what I had previously---9.6.29.331894, and a few even earlier releases I tried.
Sounds promising! Seems that I missed that release for some reason...
Does Google Local Search works? What's about the BT issues, if you already used it?
Then I'll switch back too without any tears ;-)
TIA
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