Schlagwort: Diversity and Inclusion

  • How you can celebrate Black History Month with help from GoogleHow you can celebrate Black History Month with help from GoogleVP Platforms & Devices and BGN ERG Executive Sponsor

    How you can celebrate Black History Month with help from GoogleHow you can celebrate Black History Month with help from GoogleVP Platforms & Devices and BGN ERG Executive Sponsor

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    For nearly 50 years, Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States to honor and recognize the significant achievements and contributions of the Black community. To me, this month is an opportunity to learn from our rich history and explore the innovative ideas and creative expressions emerging from the Black community. That’s why this month, Google is spotlighting Black creators across our platforms and amplifying Black voices in film,art, and music – including a Google Doodle music video celebrating house music and it’s roots in Chicago’s Black community.

    Here are 5 ways Google is celebrating Black History Month with collections across our products:

    1. Discover incredible Black creators on YouTube. We’re highlighting rising stars and established voices in music, social, TV and more. Head over to YouTube Music for playlists that highlight regional dance genres like Chicago House and NOLA Bounce. And don’t miss the vibrant artwork by Stonie Blue across YouTube throughout the month.
    2. Dive deep into the „Black Creators“ hub on Google Arts & Culture. This year’s spotlight celebrates the life and work of artist Elizabeth Catlett, with new stories from the Amistad Research Center in New Orleans, LA, joining the hundreds of exhibits about Black history and culture.
    3. Settle in for a movie, show or documentary spotlighting Black voices on Google TV. Available all month long on the For You page, we’re highlighting the brilliance of Black stories and experiences in a curated collection. Either through your subscriptions or for free with ads, you can catch shows like Key & Peele and Power, miniseries like Roots and films like Monster’s Ball.
    4. Explore apps and games created by talented Black developers in the Google Play Store. Check out games and apps like Boddle, Treasure Party: Puzzle fun!, BET+ and discover many more in the special Black History Month collection.
    5. Transform your browsing experience with Chrome’s „Black Artists Series.“ Featuring stunning artwork by talented Black artists like Neka King, Olivia Fields, Derrick Ofosu Boateng and more. You can download these backgrounds to your Chrome browser by visiting the Chrome Web Store.

    Join us in celebrating the indelible contributions of Black leaders, artists, innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers this Black History Month.

  • Celebrate the Year of the Snake with GoogleCelebrate the Year of the Snake with GoogleDirector, Program Management, Core

    Celebrate the Year of the Snake with GoogleCelebrate the Year of the Snake with GoogleDirector, Program Management, Core

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    2025 brings us the Year of the Snake! Just like the Wood Snake in today’s Doodle, this year invites us to embrace the twists and turns and to have a little fun as we embark on new adventures. Ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style? Here’s how Google can help:

    • Coil up for some Lunar New Year Entertainment: Google TV’s special Lunar New Year collection is curated to celebrate the Year of the Snake. From snake-centric movies like The Jungle Book and Raiders of the Lost Ark to stories of renewal like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to movies from superstars born in the Year of the Snake like The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), there is something for everyone. Google Play’s Lunar New Year hub is also here, with exciting games and apps including Candy Crush Saga, Dramabax, Pokémon TCG Pocket and Weplay. Discover new favorites and revisit beloved classics for a truly festive experience.
    • Dress up your digital den: Chrome users can update their browser backgrounds with designs created by Asian and Pacific Islander artists or by searching “snakes” within the Themes section of the Chrome Web Store. And during your next Google Meet meeting, check out the new Lunar New Year background featuring red envelopes to bring good luck, fresh fruit for good health, cherry blossoms to symbolize new beginnings and pops of red to bring prosperity.
    • Explore the hiss-tory of the traditions: Google Arts & Culture has fresh Lunar New Year content, offering a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic significance of Lunar New Year and its various celebrations. Visit virtual exhibits, discover captivating stories, and deepen your appreciation for this vibrant holiday.
    • Rustle up the flavors of Lunar New Year: Use Google Search and Maps to identify Asian-owned local businesses near you, and discover local restaurants and markets that offer the most delicious festival treats like yi mein (longevity noodles), tang yuan (sweet rice balls), and banh chung (chung cake) in your town.
  • Find even more content celebrating women on Google PlayFind even more content celebrating women on Google PlayHead of Editorial

    Find even more content celebrating women on Google PlayFind even more content celebrating women on Google PlayHead of Editorial

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    Learn from female voices through our book collections and editorial pages

    If you’re eager to explore more empowering stories, we’re spotlighting celebrity-curated book collections. Explore UK journalist Bryony Gordon’s picks, including her memoir, “Mad Woman,” or delve into American romance author Kennedy Ryan’s favorite books. We’re also highlighting e-books and audiobooks with inspiring female leads or insightful advice like Fern Brady’s „Strong Female Character,“ Caroline Criado Perez’s „Invisible Women,“ and Maggie O’Farrell’s „The Marriage Portrait.“ And for a younger audience, check out our collection of kids’ books along the same theme.

    This celebration of women’s voices extends beyond literature. Women-led teams are making a difference in all fields, whether it’s building an entertaining game or simplifying everyday tasks.

    Our editorial team interviewed Sue Khan, VP of Privacy and Data Security Officer at Flo Health, and Linda Jakobsson, Head of Story for Merge Mansion, to hear about their experiences as female leaders for apps and games geared towards women. Both Sue and Linda are passionate about making a difference — whether it’s emphasizing strong female characters or creating apps to better inform women about their health.

  • 7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiática7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiáticaVicepresidente, Comunicaciones Globales y Asuntos Públicos

    7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiática7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiáticaVicepresidente, Comunicaciones Globales y Asuntos Públicos

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    7. Descubre las tendencias de búsqueda y las nuevas estrellas de la comunidad asiática y del Pacífico

    Por tercer año consecutivo, Google se asocia con Gold House para su edición anual de la A100 List , la lista más importante que rinde homenaje a las 100 personas asiáticas y del Pacífico de mayor impacto en la cultura durante el último año. Nuestro video celebra a estas increíbles personas homenajeadas que unieron generaciones, culturas y divisiones; también muestra un conmovedor poema interpretado por la afamada poeta Rupi Kaur. A través de la A100 List, Google seguirá dando a conocer estas figuras y destacará tendencias clave mediante las redes sociales y otros canales durante el mes de mayo.

    El tema de la red de Googlers asiáticos para el APAHM de este año es „Emerging Undivided“ (Emerger en unidad). Colaboramos con grupos y socios de asistencia a las comunidades de Asia y las islas del Pacífico, además de hacerlo de forma directa con creadores de estas comunidades en todas nuestras plataformas. Nos entusiasma homenajear esta temática durante todo el mes.

  • 7 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian community7 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian communityVice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs

    7 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian community7 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian communityVice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs

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    7. Learn more about search trends and rising API stars

    And for the third year in a row, Google is partnering with Gold House on its annual A100 List , which is the definitive honor recognizing the 100 most impactful Asian and Pacific Islanders in culture over the past year. Our video celebrates these incredible honorees who have bridged generations, cultures and divides — and features a powerful poem performed by famed poet Rupi Kaur. Google will continue to amplify voices of the A100 honorees and highlight key trends via social and more throughout the month of May.

    The Asian Googler Network’s theme for APAHM this year is “Emerging Undivided.” Through work with community groups and partners serving the API community, and directly with API creators across our platforms, we’re excited to honor this theme all month long.

  • New ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVNew ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVProduct Manager

    New ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVNew ways to watch all your favorites on Google TVProduct Manager

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    Nothing helps me unwind from the work week like a Friday movie night with friends. While agreeing on what takeout to order is easy, deciding what to watch can be another story. And I’m not the only one. In fact, according to research, the average household now subscribes to more than five different entertainment apps, all with large amounts of content to explore.

    So to improve your search journey and help narrow down your options, we’re launching four new content pages on Google TV in the U.S. These new pages, located right below the apps row on the For you tab, give you easy access to the best of Movies, Shows, Family and Spanish-language entertainment, without jumping app to app.

    Website: LINK

  • Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with GoogleCelebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with GoogleGlobal Head of Women’s Community & Programs

    Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with GoogleCelebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with GoogleGlobal Head of Women’s Community & Programs

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    Use digital tools to grow and thrive

    Search interest in “cost of living” reached a 10-year high in the U.S. in 2022, as many people continue to find new ways to manage financial uncertainty. For women in the United States looking for information about financial assistance, including federal government benefits like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), we’ve made it even easier to access help on Google Search. With a quick search, you can find answers to commonly asked questions, including eligibility criteria, how to apply and locally relevant contact information.

    Also according to global search trends, interest in women-owned businesses has increased 1.5 times over the last five years. Google Ads is helping accelerate the reach for some of these businesses. Asutra,an affordable, natural, ethically-sourced wellness company, credits a 75% increase in Google generated revenue across all ad campaigns. And Trang Dang, founder and CEO of Ru9, the first company in Vietnam to manufacture and sell foam mattresses, used revenue from Google Ads to expand their business to brick and mortar stores in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and grew their employee base from two people to almost 50 people.

    This March, we hope everyone will take the opportunity to learn about the amazing women in their lives and learn more about the impact women have around the world with the help of Google.

  • 5 ways to bring in the Year of the Rabbit with Google5 ways to bring in the Year of the Rabbit with GoogleMultifamily Success Manager, Google Fiber

    5 ways to bring in the Year of the Rabbit with Google5 ways to bring in the Year of the Rabbit with GoogleMultifamily Success Manager, Google Fiber

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    Happy Lunar New Year! Here’s how you can use Google products to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit or Year of the Cat.Happy Lunar New Year! Here’s how you can use Google products to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit or Year of the Cat.Website: LINK

  • Seeking aspiring designers looking to Change The Game

    Seeking aspiring designers looking to Change The Game

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    Though women are playing mobile games at record numbers and make up 45% of gamers, they are heavily underrepresented in the gaming industry and as protagonists in video games. At Google Play, we have a mission to make mobile gaming truly for everyone by enabling women to be celebrated and empowered as both players and creators.

    In 2017, we launched the Change The Game Design Challenge to inspire teens to turn their passion for gaming into careers. The Design Challenge has grown from just a five-winner program at its start, to now educating 100 students across the U.S. and Canada this year. Since our launch, we have been humbled by the creativity and drive of the teens who have participated in the program. Some have used their Design Challenge experience as a springboard to their gaming education in college. Others have taken the path of service, using their experience to mentor the next generation of young women in gaming. As the Design Challenge grows and reaches more applicants, what remains constant is the genuine interest and commitment our participants share for driving positive change for the industry.

    Starting today, we’ll be accepting submissions for our 2021 Change The Game Design Challenge. We’re calling on teens to become Game Changers by sharing an original game idea and a unique vision for the future of the gaming industry. With school being virtual for the past year, and with a lot of us spending more extra time at home than usual, we’re hoping applicants think of our challenge as a fun way to switch things up while learning something new.

    Much like last year, the 2021 Design Challenge will be virtual. Participants whose game ideas are chosen will be invited to an online game development workshop hosted by our partner, Girls Make Games. The workshop will consist of four sessions that will kick off in June and run through the end of the summer. At the end of the workshop, participants can expect to have made new friends and learned skills needed to create a playable game, no coding experience required. These Game Changers will also receive the materials from the workshop, a certificate of completion, custom swag and a brand-new Chromebook to help them continue to grow in their game development journey.

    For a chance to participate in this workshop and join a group of innovators, applicants should fill out this entry form and share an original game idea. We’ll be reviewing entries on a rolling basis between now and July 31. The Change the Game Design Challenge is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only, subject to exceptions. For more details on submission guidelines and how to enter, please visit g.co/ctgdesignchallenge.  At Google Play, we are excited to invest in a new class of Game Changers.

    Google Play’s Change The Game program is now open for the 2021 Design Challenge to promote game development for girls.

  • Honoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsHonoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsBrand Accessibility Program Manager

    Honoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsHonoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsBrand Accessibility Program Manager

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    A 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 NFL player and founder of Team Gleason Foundation, Steve Gleason, and his son will start the game using Google technology to raise awareness about ALS.

    A banner that reads 4 ALS Lou Gehrig Day June 2 with an illustrated picture of Lou Gehrig in baseball uniform holding his chin as if in thought

    ALS – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease – is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle function. Steve, who lives with ALS, will use just his eyes and the Android app, Look to Speak, to announce the beginning of the game at iconic Wrigley Field. You can watch the game at 7:05 pm CT. Google and MLB will also post a replay of the start-of-game festivities on their social media channels that night. MLB also will highlight this moment on MLB.com and MLB Network.

    “Using just my eyes to communicate with my phone – technology like that from Google can be a miraculous game changer as someone who lives with ALS, ” said Steve. “I trust tonight’s game with the Cubs and Google can raise the bar for assistive technology, and continue the trend of creating innovative tools helpful for people with severe disabilities.”

    We launched Look to Speak at the end of 2020 as an Android app designed for and with people with speech conditions and motor impairments. With the app, people can just look left, right or up to quickly select what they want to say from a list of phrases.

    Look to Speak is available to everyone and compatible with Android 9.0 and above, including Android One. Download it at g.co/looktospeak and learn more about what we’re doing in the accessibility world at Android.com/accessibility.

    Steve Gleason gives the ceremonial first pitch using Look to Speak at the Cubs game at Chicago’s Wrigley FieldWebsite: LINK

  • Training the next generation of Android developersTraining the next generation of Android developersHead of Developer Inspiration & Inclusion

    Training the next generation of Android developersTraining the next generation of Android developersHead of Developer Inspiration & Inclusion

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    Pictured left to right: Natalia Villalobos, Omoju Miller, Laura Markell and Kat Kuan

    In 2015, Developer Advocate Kat Kuan and I took a walk around the marshlands of Google’s Mountain View campus. We asked ourselves, “Why aren’t there more people of diverse backgrounds building apps for Android?” We noticed that the Android training content offered at the time assumed an intermediate level of programming experience, and decided to challenge that assumption. Was it possible to learn Android without any programming experience? We set out to create a learning path that would enable anyone to become an Android developer, and this remains one of the main priorities for Android’s training content.

    As a team of four women at Google with different backgrounds and experiences, we envisioned what this learning process could entail and conducted early user testing to make sure student needs were met. In partnership with Udacity, we co-developed a curriculum for Android beginners. We focused on not only delivering technical content, but also on crafting supplemental materials like app case studies, an easy-to-understand vocabulary glossary and inspiring video content to reduce imposter syndrome. In 2015 the Android for Beginners course launched, and we saw tremendous reception. Soon students were asking, “What’s next?” We expanded the curriculum into a series of courses to help people without programming experience build a collection of Android apps. This was a major step towards building a more inclusive, equitable Android developer ecosystem.

    In the six years since, Google continues to grow its investment with a larger dedicated training team. We’re seeing even more demand for beginner Android training, particularly as there are now over 3 billion active Android devices in the world. With a platform that evolves as quickly as Android, making sure learners have access to up-to-date materials that reflect development best practices is a major priority.

    The latest course is Android Basics in Kotlin, available now for people with no programming experience who want to build basic Android apps within the flexibility of their own schedule. Beyond this online curriculum, we created materials for different learning styles so everyone can learn these critical Android concepts. To support students who learn best with others, we have facilitator materials that are useful for a group setting. To support more traditional classroom learning, we offer a university classroom curriculum that educators can adapt for their teaching environments. Next up, we are working on a training course in Compose, which is Android’s latest toolkit for building user interfaces.

    Since that very first conversation that sparked the idea for this initiative, it was always about wanting to empower people. To date, hundreds of thousands of students have started their Android training. It has been incredible to witness their growth — both in the skills they acquire and the confidence they gain.

    But we’re not done asking the hard questions. We’re still challenging our assumptions, and we’re as committed as ever to enabling more people to build products that reflect their diverse experiences. This not only unlocks new career paths for people, but it results in a better app ecosystem — one that serves more people, and creates new opportunities.

    To stay up-to-date on the latest news in Android training, check out the Android Developers blog.

    How a team of four women tackled the challenge of making the Android developer world better for everyone.

    Website: LINK

  • This new emoji has been years in the makingThis new emoji has been years in the makingContributor

    This new emoji has been years in the makingThis new emoji has been years in the makingContributor

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    When Jennifer Daniel, Google’s creative director for emoji, first joined the Unicode Technical Committee, she wondered, what’s the deal with the handshake emoji? Why isn’t there skin tone support? “There was a desire to make it happen, and it was possible to make it happen, but the group appeared to be stuck on how to make it happen,” Jennifer says.

    Image shows a texting keyboard with various hand emojis with the Black skin tone, except the handshake emoji, which is yellow only.

    So in 2019, she submitted the paperwork for Unicode to consider the addition of the multi-skin toned handshake.The proposal detailed how to create 25 possible combinations of different skin tones shaking hands. But encoding it all would be time-consuming; creating a new emoji can take up to two years, Jennifer explains. And while a regular, one-tone handshake emoji already existed, this particular addition would require making two new emoji hands (a right hand in all the various skin tone shades and a left in the various skin tone shades) in order to, as Jennifer explains, “make the ‘old’ handshake new again.” 

    Every Unicode character has to be encoded; it’s like a language, with a set of rules that are communicated from a keyboard to a computer so that what you see on your screen looks the way it’s supposed to. This is called binary — or all the ones and zeros behind the scenes that make up everything you see on the internet. 

    Every letter you are reading on this screen is assigned a code point. The Letter A? It’s Unicode code point U+0041, Jennifer says. When you send a word with the letter “A” to someone else, this code is what ensures they will see it. “So when we want to send a 🤦,  which maps to U+1f926, that code point must be understood on the other end regardless of what device the recipient is using,” she says.

    This means when one emoji can come in different forms — like with gender or skin tone options — the coding gets more complex. “If emoji are letters, think of it this way: How many accent marks can you add to a letter? Adding more detail, like skin tone, gender or other customization options like color, to emoji gets more complicated.” Adding skin tone to the handshake emoji meant someone had to propose a solution that operated within the strict limitations of how characters are encoded.

    That someone was Jennifer. “I build on the shoulders of giants,” she quickly explains. “The subcommittee is made up of volunteers, all of whom are generous with their expertise and time.” First, Jennifer looked at existing emoji to see if there were any that could be combined to generate all 25 skin tone combinations. “When it appeared that none would be suitable — for instance, 🤜 🤛 are great but also a very different greeting — we had to identify new additions That’s when we landed on adding a leftwards hand and a rightwards hand.” Once these two designs and proposals were approved and code points assigned, the team could then propose a multi-skin toned handshake that built on the newly created code for each hand.

    Image showing the handshake emoji in various skin tones and skin tone combinations.

    Aside from the actual coding, COVID-19 added new hurdles. Jennifer had proposed the emoji in November 2019 with the expectation it would land on devices in 2021, but because of COVID-19, all Unicode deployments were delayed six months. 

    Fortunately, the multi-skin toned handshake emoji should appear in the next release, Emoji 14.0, meaning you should see it appear in 2022. For Jennifer, it’s exciting to see it finally come to fruition. “These kinds of explorations are really important because the Unicode Consortium and Google really care about bringing inclusion into the Unicode Standard,” she says. “It’s easy to identify ‘quick solutions’ but I try to stop and ask what does equitable representation really look like, and when is it just performative?”  

    “Every time we add a new emoji, there’s a risk it could exclude people without our consciously knowing it,” Jennifer explains. “The best we can do is ensure emoji continue to be as broad, flexible and fluid as possible. Just like language. Just like you. 🦋”

    A new emoji is on its way, but it was a long journey and a lot of work to get to this point.

    Website: LINK

  • Easier phone calls without voice or hearingEasier phone calls without voice or hearing

    Easier phone calls without voice or hearingEasier phone calls without voice or hearing

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    Last year, I read a social media post from a young woman in Israel. She shared a story about a guy she was in a relationship with, who was deaf, struggling to fix the internet connection at their home. The internet service provider’s tech support had no way to communicate with him via text, email or chat, even though they knew he was deaf. She wrote about how important it was for him to feel independent and be empowered.

    This got me thinking: How can we help people make and receive phone calls without having to speak or hear? This led to the creation of our research project, Live Relay.

    Live Relay uses on-device speech recognition and text-to-speech conversion to allow the phone to listen and speak on the users’ behalf while they type. By offering instant responses and predictive writing suggestions, Smart Reply and Smart Compose help make typing fast enough to hold a synchronous phone call.

    Live Relay is running entirely on the device, keeping calls private. Because Live Relay is interacting with the other side via a regular phone call (no data required), the other side can even be a landline.

    Of course, Live Relay would be helpful to anyone who can’t speak or hear during a call, and it may be particularly helpful to deaf and hard-of-hearing users, complementing existing solutions. In the U.S., for example, there are relay and real-time text (RTT) services available for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. These offer advantages in some situations, and our goal isn’t to replace these systems. Rather, we mean to complement them with Live Relay as an additional option for the contexts where it can help most, like handling an incoming call or  when the user prefers a fully automated system for privacy consideration.

    We’re even more excited for Live Relay in the long term because we believe it can help all of our users. How many times have you gotten an important call but been unable to step out and chat? With Live Relay, you would be able to take that call anywhere, anytime with the option to type instead of talk. We are also exploring the integration of real-time translation capability, so that you could potentially call anyone in the world and communicate regardless of language barriers. This is the power of designing for accessibility first.

    Live Relay is still in the research phase, but we look forward to the day it can give our users more and better ways to communicate—especially those who may be underserved by the options available today.

    Follow @googleaccess for continued updates, and contact the Disability Support team (g.co/disabilitysupport) with any feedback.

    Project Live Relay is a research project to help people make phone calls without having to speak or listen.

    Website: LINK

  • Use your voice to access the world with a new Android appUse your voice to access the world with a new Android app

    Use your voice to access the world with a new Android appUse your voice to access the world with a new Android app

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    Everyone can benefit from hands-free support when using technology, but for the 62 million people in the U.S. with motor and mobility impairments, it can be a vital requirement. For Stefanie Putnam, a quadriplegic and a para-equestrian driver, tasks like taking photos, sending texts and composing emails could be daunting.

    Stefanie was one of several people the Google Accessibility team worked with to test early prototypes of a feature which allowed people to control their Android device using voice-only commands. Her feedback—and that of other testers—was instructional in shaping a new product we’ve just released called Voice Access.

    “After using this product for probably about 10 seconds, I think I’m falling in love with it,” said Stefanie. “You use your voice and you’re able to access the world. It has become a huge staple in my life.”

    Stefanie Putnam testing Voice Access

    Stefanie Putnam testing Voice Access

    Voice Access provides a hands-free experience for Android, letting people navigate through apps, compose and edit text, and talk to the Google Assistant. It provides more fine-grained controls than other voice commands you might use on your phone—for example, letting you use your voice to „click“ buttons and controls within apps, or scroll and navigate app screens. And while there are great benefits for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, spinal cord injury and more, Voice Access can also provide value to people who don’t have a disability—people juggling with groceries or in the middle of cooking.

    Screenshots of voice commands used by Voice Access

    Screenshots of voice commands used by Voice Access

    When using Voice Access, you can compose and edit a text message hands free by saying “Ok Google,” and open your favorite app with the “open” command. Then, select the text field by speaking the number Voice Access displays next to it. After saying your message out loud, like “would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow?” you can edit the text using phrases like “replace tomorrow with Saturday” to change the day you want to meet. Speaking commands such as “delete the line” or “undo” will start over and when you’ve finished, you can say “stop listening.”  There are many more examples of available commands on oursupport page.

    Screenshot of an Android homepage using Voice Access

    Screenshot of an Android homepage using Voice Access

    Feedback like Stefanie’s consistently shapes the future of Google’s products. You can help our Central Accessibility team build even more accessible products by signing up to participate in future user studies.   

    Voice Access is available globally supporting English commands, with additional language support coming in the future.  Learn more about Voice Access  and download the app from Google Play today.

    Voice Access is an accessibility service for Android that lets you use your Android device without touching the screen.

    Website: LINK