Braille readers are generally extremely complex mechanically, relying on hundreds of tiny hinges and gears to raise and lower the pins on demand — and they must also be robust enough to withstand constant pressure from touching. We’ve seen various innovations over the years from research institutions, but none have really made it to market. Dot is trying to change all that with not just better, more capable hardware but also deeper integrations with smartphones and tablets.
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How to Translate Text on iPhone quickly directly in the Camera or Photos app
You can use Live Text in either the Camera app or the Photos app. These steps will use the Photos app, but the Live Text feature is identical in both. Please note that this feature requires iOS 15 or later.
How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one iPhone to share audio
In the steps below we’ll show you how to connect two AirPods pairs to one iPhone or iPad for shared listening, plus how to disconnect the extra AirPods once you’re done. If you would rather use one set of AirPods and split the audio so you and a partner can each listen with one AirPod, you’ll need to change an audio setting instead. Here’s how to connect two pairs of AirPods to one phone:
New iPadOS 15 accessibility features let people control iPads with their eyes
New iPadOS 15 accessibility features let people control iPads with their eyes
Airbnb updates accessibility features for its accommodations
Airbnb has updated its search filters and accessibility review process with the goal of making it easier for people with disabilities to find accommodations on its platform, the company announced in a blog post.
How to add a vaccination card to Apple Wallet
With iOS 15.1, you can securely download and store your verifiable COVID-19 vaccination information in the Health app and add a vaccination card to Wallet.
How to use SharePlay on FaceTime
One of the new features that iOS 15 offers is the ability to share your iPhone and iPad screen during FaceTime sessions so that you can enjoy films, music, and other media along with friends and family. This new feature, called SharePlay, has been included in iOS 15.1 and can now be used to a limited extent.
Apple Music comes out with new voice-only plan
Apple unveiled a new Voice plan for Apple Music during its Unleashed event last Monday that will be $4.99 per month. You can use only your voice and its Siri voice assistant to access all Apple Music content across Apple devices. It will be available later this fall in 17 countries.
City transit improves accessibility by using new app
City transit improves accessibility by using new app
YouTube coming out with new accessibility features
YouTube is improving video accessibility for both viewers with vision loss and other languages. The company is testing the option of adding multiple audio tracks to videos. This will help with international viewers, of course, but it should also enable descriptive audio for people with some vision to no vision. This arrives sometime in the “coming quarters,” YouTube said.
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