Assistive Technology for the blind and visually impaired is becoming faster, smaller and more powerful than ever in 2019.
Android
How To Install Android Q Beta
Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android Q, and now you can too.
Lookout is Finally Available for Download, But Was it Worth the Wait?
Google’s Lookout app is finally available for download, but only in the U.S., and only for owners of Pixel devices.
Samsung’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Does What Apple Couldn’t Do
Prior to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, there have been smartphones with in-display fingerprint scanners. However, this is the first time a smartphone features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. This is because the ones before it are optical and not ultrasonic. Basically, it uses light to create a 2D image of your fingerprint. On the other ultrasonic type, sound waves is used to make a 3D structure of your finger offering more accuracy.
How to Make Google Home Whisper Automatically at Night
You can specify specific times where you want the volume on the speaker to be lower using a feature in the Google Home settings called “Night Mode”. That way, you can set the “Night Mode” to work around the time of your choice, when you are typically in front of the TV (and that speaker) and go back to normal in the morning when most people typically are getting ready for the day.
Android Gets FIDO2 certification Making Passwords Obsolete
Just announced, an update to Google Play Services is rolling out now which adds FIDO2 certification to roughly half of all Android devices available today. The update lets you log in to support apps and services with the fingerprint or PIN on your device rather than requiring a password.
Can You Use Amazon’s Fire Tablet for Productivity?
There are three versions of the Fire HD currently available: the Fire HD 7, the Fire HD 8 and the Fire HD 10. The Fire HD 10 is the best option for partially sighted users: it has the best display and fastest processor and offers more storage.
Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode Now Translates 26 Languages on Your Smart Speaker
Last month at CES19 Google demonstrated a new interpreter function of the Google Assistant that lets you speak one language to the device and have it translate what you said into another. Now Google’s support page has revealed that the interpreter function is rolling out to Google Home and smart display devices, as reported by Android Police.
Google Launches Live Transcribe App for the Hearing-Impaired
The Android Accessibility team announced the Live Transcribe app for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. The app is currently being tested on the Play Store and will be pushed to all Pixel 3 users in the next update.
Sound Amplifier App Now Available for the Hearing-Impaired on Android
First mentioned at Google I/O 2018, Sound Amplifier works like a hearing aid, boosting the volume of conversations happening around you. In situations with a lot of ambient noise, the app can help you focus on quiet sounds happening near you, like someone’s voice. The level of amplification is adjustable through sliders, and the feature can be enabled through the accessibility menu on your phone.
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