The fingerprint reader on your iPhone or Android phone always seems to fail enough on the first try. It can be anything from your fingertip not fully covering the sensor, wet hands or possibly the phone didn’t get an accurate read when you first registered your fingerprint.
By registering the same fingerprint more than once, you’re increasing the chances of your phone capturing enough data to unlock the first time. That’s because when you register your fingertip in the phone settings, it isn’t always clear which parts of your print the software has captured. A somewhat helpful animation or audible feedback will urge you to lift your finger to capture more area, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect the data your phone’s actually storing.
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Google Assistant Wants to be Your Personal Secretary, But at What Cost?
Google is gearing up to release its Duplex technology that was presented at the Google I/O event in May 2018.
Google Finally Launches An Official Podcast App
Google finally launched an official podcast app on June 19. Android’s long been in need of a first-party solution for downloading and listening to podcasts, and now that that solution is here, so was it worth the wait?
TalkBack App Renamed to Android Accessibility Suite in Recent Update
Google has renamed the TalkBack app to the Android Accessibility Suite. TalkBack provides spoken feedback for text or images on a screen so that blind or low vision users can navigate their devices.
New App Allows Users to File Complaints Against Businesses That Do Not Meet Accessibility Laws
Fed up with the obstacle course of Lisbon’s narrow footways and stairs in doorways, wheelchair user Ricardo Teixeira has taken matters into his own hands, giving people the chance to fight back and instantly report violations via a phone app.
You Can Now Get Ring’s Home Security system for $199
Ring is getting ready to release its full home security system — an alarm, keypad, and array of sensors that monitor a house while you’re asleep or away.
Test Your Vision at Home With the EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker
The Personal Vision Tracker is a fast and affordable way to conduct an eye “exam” at home. Depending on where you go, an eye exam can cost as much as $100. With the PVT, you can test and track your vision for a fraction of the cost and do it at your convenience.
grocer Makes Sure its Digital Platforms Are Fully Accessible to Blind Consumers
Peapod, the Chicago-based ecommerce grocer’s mobile app and website now comply with regulations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), adopted into law in 1990 to ensure equal opportunities for all people with disabilities, in an effort to better serve customers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed on May 11 that the retailer has fulfilled its commitment to making its consumer interfaces accessible to all consumers.
For assistance with the process, Peapod enlisted My Blind Spot, a company that helps organizations integrate inclusive digital design into their culture, processes and technical infrastructures.
It’s the End of Essential Phone As We Know it!
Essential is reportedly canceling the development of a follow-up to the Essential Phone and considering selling itself.
Amazon Just Added Two Features to Alexa’s Calendar Abilities
Amazon has been improving Alexa’s diary-managing skills for a while now, adding support for Outlook and iCloud in 2017. This made it easy to ask Alexa to put a meeting in your calendar on a set time and day. Just say: “Alexa, schedule a meeting for 2pm tomorrow afternoon.”
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