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New Free App Bringing Braille to Developing Countries
a new app has been launched to help blind and partially sighted people in developing countries to access information in braille, large print and audio formats.
EasyReader for Android is Now Available!
Microsoft Releases Seeing AI App for Blind and Low-Vision Users in the UK and Australia
Earlier this year, Microsoft released a new app called Seeing AI that advanced the level of recognition of objects and text for blind and low vision people. This app uses the power of AI to describe nearby people, text and objects. Blind and low vision users can just hold up their phone and hear information about the world around them.
Complete Guide to Using Face ID on Your iPhone X with VoiceOver
Face ID is one of the biggest highlights of iPhone X., it is a revolutionary feature and primed not just to make smartphone even smarter but also change the way blind and low vision users access facial recognition technology.
Amazon Announces Echo, Alexa, and Prime Music to Canada in December
Amazon has announced that it’s finally launching its voice-controlled Echo speakers in Canada on December 5.
Actiview App Is A Blockbuster Hit For Accessible Movies!
Just in time for the holidays! It’s one thing to watch movies with audio description or captions on your own, but being able to watch with friends and family is a huge leap forward for equality in entertainment.
Developer’s App Helps Visually Impaired Navigate
The iBeacon hardware uses the Bluetooth Low Power protocol technology to emit radio signals to nearby smartphones and is used by the audible wayfinding app, AWARE, for the visually impaired.
New App Called Bravo Tango Brain Training is Now Available on Google Devices
Bravo Tango Brain Training, the first-ever voice activated meditation app has been released in a partnership between National Geographic and 360i. The app was designed for veterans, with the aim of providing another tool in the effort to enhance mental health support for America’s veteran community. The meditation app is available for free on smartphones via the Google Assistant app and Google Home Devices. To begin, say “Ok Google, talk to Bravo Tango.”
Blindfold Games Gets a Second Life!
The developer of over 80 Blindfold Games, was recently contacted by an Apple representative giving the game maker some great news. Marty Schultz received a call from Apple and according to Schultz, Apple said the review team had a chance to look at the Blindfold Games again, and understood why they are separate apps, and that the games can continue. Apple mentioned the games address a need that’s not normally considered by most app designers, and acknowledged how the games are focused on the needs of the visually impaired community.
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