A new feature introduced in iOS 14 is the iPhone App Library. The App Library automatically sorts your apps into folders and also offers an alphabetical directory where you can search for any app you have downloaded. This takes away the difficulty of searching through your Home screen for lesser-used apps, and offers helpful suggestions when you’re not sure which of your apps would best suit your purpose.
Look to Speak accessibility app uses your eyes to communicate
Google’s newest experimental app allows people who might not be able to speak out loud to express themselves verbally with their eyes.
Clio app adds new augmented reality feature
A new version of the Clio app uses augmented reality, allowing users to pan their smartphone across the landscape to see historic photos and click on them to learn more.
TouchPad Pro Assistive Technology has developed the BrailleDoodle
TouchPad Pro Assistive Technology, (TPPAT) has developed the BrailleDoodle, a simple, high-quality device made with plastics, springs, and magnets. The devices focus on: tactile art, braille literacy, technology, and expanding inclusive opportunities. The company wants to create devices that will change the landscape of assistive technology for the blind, deaf-blind, and low-vision community.
Amazon releases new ways Alexa can help you stay connected with loved ones
Alexa adds new calling features so you can more easily connect with friends and family.
Netflix now features audio-only mode on Android
Netflix rolling out audio-only mode to the Android app
This app allows blind people to enjoy Christmas lights
The Human Language and Accessibility Technologies (HULAT) research group at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has developed and validated a mobile application that allows people with visual impairments to enjoy Christmas lights in the city of Madrid.
RealSAM hub for visually impaired people launches on smart speakers
Just launched, the new RealSAM Smart Speaker solution is a dedicated hub for blind and visually impaired people, offering subscribers access to thousands of books, newspapers, podcasts, radio stations and information from a range of UK sight loss charities.
Google launches Assistant Interpreter Mode app’ on the Play Store
Last December, Google brought Assistant’s real-time translation tool to mobile after debuting on Smart Displays and speakers earlier in 2019. Google is now providing even quicker access to Assistant Interpreter Mode with a dedicated app shortcut for Android.
Voiceitt makes Alexa accessible for people with speech impairments
Voiceitt, a leader in commercial speech recognition for atypical speech, recently announced that people with speech impairments will be able to use the Voiceitt mobile app to access and interact with Amazon’s Alexa.
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