The accessibility features help many users to access gadgets and Google plays a vital role in this section as the company offers multiple accessibility features that help many disabled people to access the internet and mobile phone. Now the company has updated its accessibility features as well as introduced new features. So let’s get into the article to check out the new updates of the Google accessibility features.
Check out the updates of Google accessibility features
Before getting into the article, let me say that you need to have the latest Android 14 and Wear OS 4 to enjoy the majority of the new accessibility features. The company has also said that they are working on more accessibility features across products that have been developed keeping in mind individuals with disabilities. So now let’s check out the new accessibility features of Google.
Screen reader powered by Lens in Google Maps
Google Lens in Maps feature comes with the power of AI and augmented reality will enable you to use the camera of your phone to get acquainted with unfamiliar areas or even discover new places and the feature will enable you to find ATMs, train stations, restaurants, among others.
To help people with low visibility, Google has endowed Lens in Maps with screen reader capabilities which means people with low wishing will get audio feedback descriptions about the places around them and this will help them a lot. Google is releasing this feature to iOS devices and the same will be available on Android later this year.
Walking routes in Google Maps
The company has made this feature on the existing wheelchair-accessible transit navigation option in Maps and the feature will enable you to find stair-free routes upon requesting walking directions. The company says that if you have already selected the wheelchair-accessible option in your transit preferences, then it will be automatically applied to walking routes.
Now search faster with the Chrome address bar
Google has updated Google Chrome address bar and the same will offer lots of interesting features including the capability to detect typos and more. We already created a dedicated article about the same you can check it out by heading over the link.
More accessible camera
The company has also updated the camera capabilities to assist users with low vision. The Magnifier feature will enable users to zoom in on anything just like a physical magnifying glass. The application also improves the legibility of text be it reading from a menu or a document. It will also enable you to adjust the brightness contrast. It is worth mentioning that the Magnifier app is available on Google Play for Pixel 5 and recent models excluding the Pixel Fold.
Guided Frame
The developers of the company have also updated the Guided Frame feature and the same comes with a combination of audio inputs and high-contrast animations with haptic feedback that will help people who are blind or have low vision and the new capability will help them to capture selfies. The new update will not only identify places but also be capable to capture images of pets, documents, or any occasion.
Wheelchair-accessible information in more places
Google has introduced a new feature that will enable you to find wheelchair-accessible places to business and place pages on Maps for Android Auto and cars with in-built Google. The feature will enable you to see a wheelchair icon if the place has a stair-free entrance, accessible restrooms, seating, or parking.
More options for Assistant Routines
Google also enables users to customise the Assistant Routines feature and the same will enable you to automate your daily tasks. You can able to select your Routine shortcut style, customise it with your own images, and adjust the size of the shortcut on the home screen.
So what are your thoughts on the new updates of Google accessibility features? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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