Edge Dev Insiders have a new build that improves the browser’s accessibility. Microsoft Edge Dev recently received an update to version 105.0.1336.2.
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TikTok adds new accessibility and translation tools
TikTok announced that it’s introducing new caption and translation tools to make its content more accessible for users. The new updates will support an initial batch of languages, including English, Portuguese, German, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Turkish.
Researchers win prize for software that makes self-driving cars more accessible
The VEMI lab at the University of Maine earned third place in a national competition and an invitation to the White House for developing an inclusive smartphone software platform that will provide navigational assistance to people with visual impairment and seniors who want to use self-driving cars for ride-sharing and hailing services.
Samsung reveals new accessibility update for the Galaxy Watch
Samsung announced that its forthcoming One UI Watch 4.5 update will add new accessibility features to its Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic smartwatches. The settings will essentially allow users to adjust audio and visual settings, including colour adjustments and rebalancing stereo audio.
ErgData app update includes new accessibility features
Leading sport and fitness equipment manufacturer Concept2 has released a major new update for their popular ErgData app. The app connects to the Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg or BikeErg to provide additional functionality. During development, Concept2 worked with the American Council of the Blind (ACB) to help ensure the app was accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.
How to Use Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 to protect against a cyberattack
For most of us, following basic privacy and security tips should be enough to keep ourselves — and our data — safe online. But if you think you’re being targeted with a state-sponsored cyberattack using an industrial-strength spyware tool like Pegasus, the regular rules for staying safe may not be enough. If you’re a journalist, politician or activist who worries your phone is being targeted by a state-sponsored cyberattack, Apple has released a security feature that everyone can use to protect their iPhone from these sorts of attacks.
Discord launches new accessibility features
Discord has released several accessibility features on desktop, iOS and web, with Android support coming in the future.
Siri gets boost in iOS 16
Siri’s iOS 16 changes are all about making your iPhone easier to use
City launches app to help people with vision loss navigate pedestrian mall
The St. John’s downtown pedestrian mall is open for the summer season, and a new app has been launched to help those with vision loss navigate it safely.
Dead Cells’ update adds accessibility features and more
Motion Twin and Evil Empire’s fantastic roguelike Dead Cells has received another new update for the Nintendo Switch. The studios have partnered with AbleGamers and members of the Dead Cells community to help bring in new accessibility features to the game. These additions to the game will make it more accessible to those who have wanted to try out Dead Cells but have been intimidated or struggle with the roguelike genre.
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