Keeping your loved ones informed about your whereabouts has never been easier, thanks to the new ‘Check In’ feature introduced in iOS 17. Whether you’re traveling or just want to provide a safety update, this feature allows you to share your expected arrival time and location seamlessly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the ‘Check In’ feature on your iOS 17 device.
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How to use Hey Siri
Apple introduced the ability for users to say “Hey Siri” and provide hands-free voice commands to Siri in 2014 with iOS 8. It was limited to basic actions and information queries, but the technology has improved dramatically in the last decade.
How to sound better during your iPhone calls with Mic Mode
The feature is called Voice Isolation, and it can be found under Mic Mode, which appears on the Control Center panel on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Google Meet launches new accessibility features
Google Meet users will soon find that their space button will now double as a mute toggle in Google Meet’s latest update. Google announced through their own blog that Google Meet would receive a new suite of updates now that the popular video conferencing service has now hit web devices.
Google Workspace is getting new accessibility upgrades
A new accessibility-focused update should help visually impaired users navigate Google Workspace much more easily, the company has revealed.
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.
Apple adds accessibility to Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, and more
Apple adds accessibility to Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, and more
Apple announces new accessibility features coming soon to an Apple near you
It’s that time of year, in honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple is previewing a number of new accessibility features coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac later this year. The company says that these new features will bring additional ways for users with disabilities to “navigate, connect, and get the most out of Apple products.”
Orbit Research Introduces The Orbit Speak Notetaker at CSUN
Orbit Research announced the launch of the Orbit Speak braille notetaker at the 37th Annual CSUN Conference on Technology for People with Disabilities in Anaheim, California, USA. The Orbit Speak is equipped with features of a modern braille notetaker with a braille keyboard and synthesized speech output in a compact, pocket-sized device.
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.
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