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.
Apps
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.
UI Professor Develops App for Visually Impaired People to Walk Around Track
UI computer science professor Kyle Rector is developing a phone application to help visually impaired people walk around a track with help from an AI for accessibility grant from Microsoft.
Japan’s Accessible Internet of Trains App Gives Real-Time Feedback
The JR East Train Info app from the East Japan Railway Company is trying to give passengers a better experience.
Crawford Technologies Brings Document Accessibility to #ATIA19
Crawford Technologies, provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, will be exhibiting and speaking at ATIA 2019, the annual conference of the Assistive Technologies Industries Association, being held January 30 to February 2 at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Thaumistry Text Adventure Game Now Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Players
The critically acclaimed text adventure Thaumistry: In Charm’s Way is now fully accessible for blind and visually impaired gamers.
Students Develop Practikality App for Deaf, Blind and Non Verbal People to Communicate
Developed by students, Padam Chopra, Keshav Maheshwari and Aryaman Agrawal, from Amity International, New Delhi, the ‘Practikality’ app aims to empower people with disabilities.
Spanish Researchers Develop New App to Improve Accessibility
Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Hospital Universitari Politècnic La Fe have developed a new application, currently in beta, to assist people around the city of Valencia (Spain), especially those who have temporary or permanent reduced mobility by warning users of any urban barrier.
Apple Launches FaceTime ‘Eavesdropping’ Bug?
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping, even if the recipient did not pick up.
In some cases the target iPhone could send video without the receiver’s knowledge.
The company said it had developed a fix and an update would be rolled out this week.
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