Pixel and Android announce new AI accessibility updates

4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates

Aug 13, 2024

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From new AI-powered Pixel Camera features to captions expanding to more devices and languages, here’s a look at what’s new.

Shenaz Zack

Senior Director, Product Management, Pixel

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Google’s latest AI-powered accessibility updates for Pixel and Android devices enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Guided Frame, now accessible from camera settings, offers improved object recognition, face filtering, and subject focus. Magnifier, a Pixel-exclusive app, now allows users to search for specific words in their surroundings and use picture-in-picture mode for better context. Live Transcribe gains a new dual-screen mode for foldable phones, providing better visibility of transcriptions during conversations. Live Caption and Live Transcribe expand language support, with seven new languages available on-device for offline use.

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Google made new updates to help people with disabilities use their phones better.
– Pixel Camera updates help people with low vision take better photos.
– Magnifier app uses AI [...]