Waymo is taking advantage of its participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent Inclusive Design Challenge to implement four new features intended to make its robotaxis more accessible to more customers.
iOS
How to delete duplicate photos on iOS 16
Apple has made some nice additions to the Photos app and one feature that will be liked by many is the ease with which you can delete duplicate photos. Almost everyone ends up clicking photos that are similar or duplicate. Deleting them has always been a tedious task on the iPhone. Not anymore as with iOS, deleting duplicate photos has become a lot easier.
Slack releases new Accessibility updates
Earlier this month, Slack, published a blog post in which the Salesforce-owned company talked about a new software update promising to make the app more accessible.
How to unsend text messages on iOS 16
A new iOS 16 feature lets you unsend text messages on your iPhone.
After you send an iMessage, you’ll have 15 minutes to unsend it and delete it from everyone’s phone.
Railway company launches new sight loss assistance trial
In an industry first, South Western Railway (SWR) has embarked on a trial of new, cutting-edge technology which enables people with sight loss to navigate train stations with greater ease. The train company is trialling the myEyes app, which uses Near Field Technology, the same technology that allows contactless payment by mobile phone, to provide audio directions. These directions guide customers from the station entrance to the SWR Assisted Boarding Points on platforms, where they can get help to board their train with as little as 10 minutes notice.
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.
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