Android's TalkBack screen reader gets new voice commands, gesture options
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:28AM
Google improves on Android's accessibility features with a new update for its TalkBack screen reader. TalkBack helps users who are blind or have low vision to navigate their way through their Android devices. Now, the screen reader gets an update with "highly requested" features, such as expanded gesture and navigation options, new voice commands, more language options, and simplified menus.
According to Google, there are now a dozen "easy-to-learn and easy-to-use multi-finger gestures" for actions like selecting and editing text, controlling media, and interacting with apps. The company is also getting rid of multiple menus to get rid of any confusion users might have. Instead, TalkBack will have a single menu that adapts to the current context and provide regular access to essential functions.