There are two easy ways to open the Search screen on your iPhone. The Search feature can help you find data and apps on your device, as well as quickly search the internet.
Wimbledon trials 5G headsets for visually impaired tennis fans
Wimbledon, known for its rich tradition and captivating matches, is taking a significant step towards inclusivity. In a groundbreaking move, the prestigious tennis tournament is trialing Vodafone 5G powered GiveVision headsets on Centre Court and No.1 Court. This innovative technology allows visually impaired fans to experience live tennis in a whole new way, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for greater enjoyment.
How to show Battery Percentage on your iPhone
How to show Battery Percentage on your iPhone
Samsung TVs introduce significant accessibility with SeeColors Mode
Samsung has recently introduced a significant accessibility upgrade to its lineup of TVs and computer monitors. This article aims to provide an overview of Samsung’s latest initiative, highlighting the key features of the newly introduced SeeColors mode.
How to use Apple Music’s Karaoke Mode
Apple Music has a new feature called Apple Music Sing. This fun feature allows you to sing along to your favourite songs, whether you’re alone or with friends and family. If you subscribe to Apple Music, this cool new feature uses machine learning algorithms to separate a song’s vocals and background music in real time. As a result, you will be able to adjust the volume of the vocals so you can only focus on your voice.
These apps empower visually impaired users with virtual labels and image exploration
Visually impaired individuals can now leverage the power of two apps, developed by a team at the University of Michigan, to enhance their everyday experiences using iPhones. These apps, VizLens and ImageExplorer, provide valuable features such as virtual labels for control panels and the ability to explore images through touch and audio feedback.
How to add a website to your Home Screen
If you have a favourite website you use daily, consider adding the website to your Home Screen on iPhone or iPad. This is perfect for quickly accessing a website without needing to enter the URL in Safari each time. You can bookmark the website to a Home Screen icon that looks just like an app and opens just as easily.
Cal State Fullerton develops Assistive Glasses for people with vision loss
Cal State Fullerton computer engineering students have developed “Assistive Glasses,” a hands-free wearable technology device. The glasses can help people with visual impairments detect and identify often-used objects — something a guide dog cannot always do.
How to enable Google Assistant’s two new speaking styles
Google has announced the addition of two new voices for the Google Assistant. These two new voices, Lime and Indigo are for United States English users.
New haptic system guides people with vision loss
Clipped to a walking frame, wheelchair or white cane, Dornell is a smart handle for sight-impaired users which sends tiny vibrations to the hand to indicate the direction to take or the presence of obstacles. The fruit of previous research in robotics for inclusion, this project is currently the subject of an INRIA Challenge to introduce new haptic technologies and solve scientific issues linked to multisensory perception, says the French research institute Inria in a press release.
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