Google announced today (19) Android 13 will trust Native support for braille displays, via the Talkback screen reader, eliminating the need to download an app to access the feature. The innovation was already proposed by the company at the 2022 edition of Google I/O held last week.

to use braille display connected to an Android device, right now you need to go to the Play Store and download it. BrailleBack app. But that will change as the procedure becomes simpler for visually impaired people in the next-generation operating system, which should be released by the end of this year.

According to the Mountain View company, additional downloads will no longer be required from the software update for most braille displays. Additionally, the user will still have access to most of the features they are used to in the app, including on-screen buttons for navigating the screen and performing activities such as typing email and text messages.

New shortcuts will also be added to optimize the use of braille displays. feedback. Through them it will be easier, among other things, to jump to the next line, character or word, to jump to the end of a document, as well as to select, copy and paste texts.

Availability in beta version

Operating system developers and testers will have early access to what’s new in Talkback. According to the search giant, improvements and new functionality may be seen in the next beta version of Android 13, which will be released in “a few weeks”.

The updates offered Global Accessibility Awareness Dayaims to help the visually impaired use their mobile phones silently without the need for voice commands. They also focus on hearing impaired people, making the devices more user-friendly for this audience.

“This is just the first step in improving the integration and we look forward to doing more to expand functionality and create more relevant features,” said Nimer Jaber, Google Accessibility Analyst.

Source: Tec Mundo

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