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Google launches Announce Caller ID’ feature

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Google is going to roll out a convenient accessibility feature for visually impaired people. The feature enables the phone to announce the caller ID after the phone rings.

According to 9to5Google, the new feature will allow users to manually set the application for the Caller ID announcement every time the user receives a call or when the phone is connected to a headset, Google’s handy accessibility feature is identical to that of iOS which let the users know who is calling them without looking at the screen of the phone. So, it is specially designed for those individuals who have any visual disabilities.

How to Enable the ‘Announce Caller ID’ feature?

First, Launch the Google Phone app on your smartphone.

Afterward, Visit the app Settings menu.

Now, select the “Announce caller ID” tab.

Finally, select how you want to activate the feature: Always, Only when using a headset, or Never.

Your device will now announce the caller ID on an incoming call according to the settings you have selected.

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