The ability to make and receive voice calls and messages on Alexa devices has been a welcoming feature for many users. However, one important feature that is enjoyed on most if not all messaging services has been missing: the ability to block unwanted contacts. According to The Verge, Amazon has recently released an update to the Alexa app that lets you do just that. You simply find the person in the app, and choose block contact. Be sure to update your Alexa app before using the feature.
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New Accessibility Features Found in iOS 11
CBT continues to discover even more accessibility features in iOS 11. As mainstream tech news organizations dig deep into new features found for mainstream readers, we dig deeper to find new accessibility features for accessibility users. Here is a few more improvements you might like with more to come.
Most Anticipated Features to come in iOS 11
Being in our connected world, there’s something most look forward to every year in June. That is,
Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference
There were quite a few features summarized in the keynote on June 5th, but this post will focus on a few of my personal favorites that I can’t wait to begin using.
Though information is slim now, it’s still fun to anticipate what’s coming.
What’s New in Accessibility at WWDC 2017!
Apple conducts several accessibility lectures at WWDC for developers who need to learn the new accessibility features coming up this year, and also for those developers who are not aware of how important accessibility is for the nearly one billion users who have some type of disability.
In this session, “What’s new in Accessibility”, Apple covered several topics.
Guide Dog School Struggles with Lack of Funding and Awareness
The Israel Guide Dog Centre for the Blind, located near Moshav Beit Oved in central Israel, is the country’s only accredited guide dog training school. The centre trains the dogs for service, including for challenges particular to Israel, but struggles with a lack of awareness for the need in the country and a shortage of funding for the expensive facilities and training.
FREE Accessible Reading App is Now Available on iOS
Introducing the FREE accessible reading app for dyslexia, low vision and blindness. Access books, newspapers or copy and paste text. You can download Dolphin EasyReader from the Appstore now.
Amazon Gives discount on Prime for Low Income US Families
Apple Unveils HomePod Speaker at WWDC 2017
The HomePod, which will be released in December and cost $349, was unveiled at Apple’s annual developer conference in San Jose, where the company also unveiled new software features and hardware upgrades.
iOS 11 Introduces Accessibility Changes to the Operating System
iOS 11 introduces hundreds of changes to the operating system, from a redesigned Control Centre to accessibility features that have been added to the beta that went unmentioned during Apple’s keynote announcement.
Visually Impaired People Testing Driverless Pods
Visually impaired and blind people will be test-driving new driverless pods, which have been designed for short low-speed journeys.
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