Schlagwort: accessibility
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New AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and moreNew AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and moreDirector, Product Management
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re excited to roll out new updates across Android and Chrome, plus new resources for the ecosystem.In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re excited to roll out new updates across Android and Chrome, plus new resources for the ecosystem.Website: LINK
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Stream Auracast broadcasts directly to hearing aids with Android.Stream Auracast broadcasts directly to hearing aids with Android.Product Manager, Android
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor people who use hearing aids, the inability to stream directly to hearing devices can leave people out or create barriers to important information, whether it's …Website: LINK
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Android is introducing a better hearing aid and screenreader experience.Android is introducing a better hearing aid and screenreader experience.Director, Product Management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we’re rolling out a handful of updates to make Android’s hearing aid and screenreader experiences even more accessible.Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25, we’re …Website: LINK
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All the Android updates coming to the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and moreAll the Android updates coming to the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and moreSenior Director, Global Android Product Marketing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn more about the Google and Android updates announced at Galaxy Unpacked.Learn more about the Google and Android updates announced at Galaxy Unpacked.Website: LINK
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Android’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captionsAndroid’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captionsDirector, Product Management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re launching Expressive Captions, a feature of Live Caption, that gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.We’re launching Expressive Captions, a feature of Live Caption, that gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.Website: LINK
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4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updatesSenior Director, Product Management, Pixel
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese new AI-powered features across Pixel and Android help make the world even more accessible.These new AI-powered features across Pixel and Android help make the world even more accessible.Website: LINK
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8 new accessibility updates across Lookout, Google Maps and more8 new accessibility updates across Lookout, Google Maps and moreSenior Director, Products for All
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here’s new updates to our accessibility products.For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here’s new updates to our accessibility products.Website: LINK
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This small device enables users to feel braille through haptics
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the visually impaired community, most of their interactions on mobile phones are confined to text-to-speech (TTS) interfaces that read portions of the screen aloud. Dynamic braille displays also exist as a tactile means of communication, but their prices can get close to $15,000, putting them out of reach for most people.…
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This Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi project turns a coffee maker into a more accessible appliance
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile many of the things we interact with every day have become more usable by people with disabilities, the kitchen remains as one important area of our lives that still lacks many accessibility features. One of these commonplace appliances is the coffee maker and its array of small buttons or even a…
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A gaming platform tailored to those with special needs
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a society, we have decided to enact some measures to make our world more accessible to those with disabilities. Wheelchair ramps, for example, are often legal requirements for businesses in many countries. But we tend to drop the ball when it comes to things aren’t necessities. For instance, entertainment options are…
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3 ways we work to make Google Play more accessible3 ways we work to make Google Play more accessibleGM
Reading Time: 3 minutesGoogle Play has millions of the latest apps, games, and books for people around the world. To serve everyone who uses Google Play, we need to make sure we build our platform to be as accessible as possible — especially for the more than 1.3 billion people who live with some form…
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Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActCelebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActVice President, Chrome
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.Website: LINK
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Barrierefreiheits-Tags werden diese Woche im PlayStation Store auf der PS5-Konsole veröffentlicht
Reading Time: 3 minutesWir möchten Gaming für alle Spieler zugänglicher zu machen. Daher freuen wir uns, heute bekannt geben zu können, dass Barrierefreiheits-Tags diese Woche weltweit im PlayStation Store auf der PS5-Konsole eingeführt werden. Mithilfe von Barrierefreiheits-Tags können Spieleentwickler detaillierte Einblicke in die in ihren Spielen unterstützten Barrierefreiheitsfunktionen bieten. Wenn ihr verschiedene Spiele-Hubs im PlayStation…
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Helping increase d/Deaf representation in the media industryHelping increase d/Deaf representation in the media industryGoogle Partnerships and DSPA Social Impact Lead
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJanelle Brod Google Partnerships and DSPA Social Impact Lead Share Even though over 15% of the world’s population has some form of disability, people with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in the entertainment industry. One organization helping change that is Deaf West Theatre, which was founded in Los Angeles in 1991. This group uses the…
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Honoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsHonoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsBrand Accessibility Program Manager
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Major League Baseball game’s ceremonial first pitch is a time-honored tradition that marks the start of the game. This year, Google, Team Gleason, and MLB are teaming up for an inclusive first pitch on Lou Gehrig Day. Tonight, before the Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, former…
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Explore, communicate and customize with AndroidExplore, communicate and customize with AndroidDirector, Product Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid is constantly adding features to better connect with the people and devices around you. Today, we’re introducing a set of updates to help your phone stand out as much as you do. From more expressive ways to message your friends, to subtle but smart upgrades to entertainment and accessibility, we ensure…
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Making Android more accessible for braille usersMaking Android more accessible for braille usersAccessibility Analyst
Reading Time: 2 minutesEditor’s note: Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and we’ll be sharing more on how we’re partnering with people with disabilitiesand what we’re doing to make education more accessible. The heart of our mission at Google is making the world’s information truly accessible. But the reality is we can only realize this…
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God of War Ragnarök accessibility features revealed
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe prophecy of Ragnarök brings changes to all the Realms, and with that, we’re excited to announce some new accessibility features that will be available in God of War Ragnarök. Not only have we redesigned our UI to allow for more flexibility and readability, but we have also rebuilt controller remapping from…
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Two new tools that make your phone even more accessibleTwo new tools that make your phone even more accessibleProduct Manager, Google ResearchProduct Manager, Central Accessibility Team
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery day, people use voice commands, like “Hey Google,” or their hands to navigate their phones. However, that’s not always possible for people with severe motor and speech disabilities. To make Android more accessible for everyone, we’re introducing two new tools that make it easier to control your phone and communicate using…