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 […]
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Touch Control Model OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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 […]
A Short Course in the History of Android OS accessibility
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 […]
Using Braille Displays with Android
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 […]
Android OS Availability Q&A
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 […]
Additional specialized software for the blind on Android OS. Part 2
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, […]
Additional specialized software for the blind on Android OS. Part 1
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, […]
Two approaches to using Android OS or isolation versus integration
The operating system Google Android is one of the most striking developments in the world of mobile technologies in their entire history, thanks to a unique marketing policy and a powerful technological base. In a short period, she captured one of the leading positions in the entire industry of mobile devices, having gone from an unknown […]
How to download OpenStreetMap maps
In this practical article, we will consider services that help download maps from the OpenStreetMap online service for subsequent conversion to other cartographic formats to use them offline without an Internet connection. It is summer now, and for many, this is the main time to travel. Therefore, it’s time to get navigators, or put special […]
The Basics of Android Accessibility
Enabling Accessibility Devices with Android 4.0 On devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above, accessibility can be enabled from the initial setup screen. After turning on the device for the first time, draw a closed rectangle with your finger, starting from the upper left corner of the touch screen: draw a straight line from […]