Google has announced new AI-driven accessibility features for Android and Chrome, improving user interaction for those who are blind or have low vision. The TalkBack screen reader now supports Gemini, enabling users to inquire about images and screen content, providing relevant descriptions and information. Meanwhile, Expressive Captions enhances real-time communication by adding a duration feature that captures vocal nuances. In Chrome, scanned PDFs can now be accessed easily, allowing users to interact with text as they would with regular pages. These updates aim to foster inclusivity and improve user experience for individuals with disabilities.
TalkBack now allows users to ask Gemini about images, enhancing accessibility for blind or low-vision users by providing detailed descriptions when Alt text isn't available.
Expressive Captions will now feature a duration tool to indicate how words are emphasized, thus improving communication clarity through voice nuances.
Collection
[
|
...
]