Category: accessibility
Twitter will add voice tweet transcriptions following criticism over accessibility
When Twitter introduced voice tweets earlier this summer as a way to send more personalized messages, it caught a lot of flack for not including accessibility features. Now, the company said it will add transcriptions for voice tweets as part of an i… Source
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Twitter says two new teams will address its accessibility issues
When Twitter tested a new feature that let users share audio clips with tweets, the company received criticism for not including accessibility tools like closed captioning. That set off a larger debate about how Twitter approaches accessibility. Now,… Source
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Google Docs update makes it easier for visually impaired users to navigate
Google is making it easier for visually impaired people to use its Microsoft Office alternatives. The biggest change is a new shortcut — Ctrl+Alt+H on Windows, and CMD+Option+H on Mac — to instantly toggle Braille support in Docs, Sheets and Slides…. Source
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iOS 14 will respond to taps on the back of your iPhone
People are still discovering features in iOS 14 now that its developer beta is available, and that includes a few clever tricks. Most notably, Federico Viticci and others have noticed a new “Back Tap” feature that lets you perform actions and shortcu… Source
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Twitter apologizes for lack of accessibility in voice notes
Twitter has promised it will do more to make its feature accessible after widespread criticism of its new voice note feature. The experimental feature, which Twitter said was meant to “add a more human touch” to the service, allows users to tweet voi… Source
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Google highlights accessible locations with new Maps feature
Google has announced a new, welcome and no doubt long asked-for feature to its Maps app: wheelchair accessibility info. Businesses and points of interest featuring accessible entrances, bathrooms and other features will now be prominently marked as such. Millions, of course, require such accommodations as ramps or automatic doors, from…
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