Spiel is the most highly configurable screen reader for the Android operating system. However, it does not have official user documentation, which often makes it difficult for beginners to master all its features. Many menu items are accompanied by special prompts, but, as practice shows, they are also not always enough to explain certain settings. Below we […]
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An Honest Review of Spiel, a Screen Reader for Android
Spiel is an open source screen reader for the Android operating system that runs on a variety of ARM and X86 mobile devices. The name “Spiel” is pronounced roughly like “Spill” and is translated from English as “chatter,” idle talk. The program is distributed on a non-commercial basis under the terms of the free Apache 2.0 license . […]
Overview of Mobile Accessibility for Android
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, […]
Review of Just Speak, the Android Voice Assistant
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Buying a game or application on Google Play is now as easy as shelling peas!
And there is no longer any need to register a bank card. Beeline subscribers can pay for any purchases on Google Play from their mobile account. Select “My Beeline Account” when purchasing and fill your smartphone with great games and applications! How to make payments to postpaid subscribers To pay for purchases on Google Play, […]
Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000: Curved Keyboard for Use with Tablets
Recently, I have received quite a lot of products from the Microsoft Hardware division. For example, we recently reviewed the Microsoft Touch Mouse. Today we will focus on an interesting keyboard model. In general, this division has created a large number of interesting products in its history. For example, until fate forced me to switch […]
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 […]