The settings that make smartphones easier for everyone to use (via nytimes)
Smartphones have gradually become more useful for people with a range of physical abilities, thanks to tools like screen readers and adjustable text sizes.
For full reference, the websites of both Apple and Google have dedicated Accessibility sections, but note that your exact features will vary based on your software version and phone model.Swiping and tapping by hand to navigate a phone’s features doesn’t work for everyone, but iOS and Android provide several ways to move through the screens and menus, including quick-tap shortcuts and gestures to perform tasks.Android’s accessibility shortcuts offer similar options.
Turning on the iOS Voice Control or Android’s Voice Access option lets you control the phone with spoken commands. Enabling the iOS Spoken Content or Android’s Select to Speak setting has the phone read aloud what’s on the screen — and can be helpful for audio-based proofreading.
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