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Mobile Accessibility is a suite of applications from the well-known company Codefactory designed to provide accessibility to devices running the Android operating system for blind and visually impaired users. It should be noted right away that this is an unusual technical solution, since it is not limited to a certain program that works behind the scenes, […]

Just Speak is an Android operating system accessibility service that provides voice control of the device. The product is distributed free of charge and is the development of the Eyes-Free Project, that is, the official accessibility team that deals with the accessibility of the Android OS, including the TalkBack voice screen reader and the BrailleBack tactile screen […]

Navigation As a rule, in Android, navigation through menu items can be carried out using a special hardware control: a joystick, trackpad, or trackball. There are four directions and a choice of an active item are available here (Potentially, the function in some custom versions of the system may work outside the box). That is why, when […]

As you know, in version 4.0 of the Android operating system, the functionality of the accessibility of the touch interface for users with visual impairments was implemented, which was called “Explore by touch”. In the next generation of OS 4.1, this functionality was improved and new control gestures were added to it, which provide the blind […]

Android is a mobile operating system based on the Linux kernel. It was originally developed by the company of the same name, which was later bought by Google Inc., from which its active promotion began. Now it is being developed by a separate division of the Open Handset Alliance. You can learn more about the history of versions […]

Below is a list of keyboard commands and control gestures used in the IDEAL AndroidVox web browser . HTML Objects Navigation Keyboard Commands 1 – next level 1 heading 2 – next level 2 heading 3 – next level 3 heading 4 – next level 4 heading 5 – next level 5 heading B – next […]

The landscape of braille display support for Android has evolved significantly since the early days of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. What began as an experimental feature has now matured into a robust accessibility solution with expanded device compatibility and improved functionality. Here’s an updated guide to using braille displays with Android in 2025. Latest Developments […]

The material provides answers to basic questions on the accessibility of the Android operating system for users with visual impairments and is intended to quickly obtain information on the most common difficulties in mastering this platform for a blind or visually impaired person. The data is grouped into several categories, allowing the user to choose […]

In addition to existing screen readers, blind users of the Android operating system may be interested in other software designed to solve some additional tasks. Below is a continuation of the list of the most interesting programs of this kind, specially designed for users with disabilities. The list does not claim to be complete and can be supplemented, […]

In addition to existing screen readers, blind users of the Android operating system may be interested in other software designed to solve some additional tasks. Below is a list of the most interesting programs of this kind, specially designed for users with disabilities. The list does not claim to be complete and can be supplemented, but, […]