In Android 9 Pie, Google introduced a new navigation system. Naturally, it was compared with Apple’s gestures, introduced in the iPhone X. Android’s version might either be too iPhone-like or not enough. For better or worse, Android Q might change that and by change, we mean making its gestures resemble Apple’s even more closely.
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Google Chrome Can Now Help Screen Readers Recognize Images
Google has rolled out a new accessibility feature to the Canary Channel of Chrome in a bid to make screen readers more useful where images are concerned, according to a social media post from the company. The feature allows images that haven’t been marked with a description or other attributes such as ‘alt text’ to be described to users anyway.
You Can Now Explore Photos by Touch with Microsoft’s Seeing AI
Microsoft’s Seeing AI is an app that lets blind and low vision users convert visual data into audio feedback, and it just got a Cool new feature.
Danish Researchers Developed the First Genderless Voice: Here’s How it Sounds
Danish companies Virtue Nordic and Copenhagen Pride have developed a new program that produces a genderless voice.
How To Switch Between Bluetooth Devices in Control Center on iOS
You can pair multiple Bluetooth devices to your iPhone and easily switch between them from Control Center.
Blindfold Games Developer Awarded 2019 Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation in Assistive Technology at #CSUN19
Marty Schultz, founder of Blindfold Games, an app development company that builds accessible games for the visually impaired community, and co-founder of Objective Ed, an organization providing students with disabilities with educational games to achieve the best educational outcomes, has been named one of two recipients of the 2019 Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation along with a $5,000 award. Schultz was recognized for this honor, bestowed annually by National Braille Press, during a reception at the 34th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, California on March 13.
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.
How To See Your True Cellular Signal With This Hidden Field Test App
Signal bars don’t tell you as much as you think. If you really want to know the strength of your cell signal, use this hidden app.
New App Aims to help People With Disabilities Navigate University’s Network of Tunnels
Carleton University is launching a new pilot project to help students navigate the university’s network of tunnels.
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