During the Made by Google 2024 presentation, the company showcased several new AI functions aimed at improving the user experience for people with disabilities. These innovations are designed to enhance the interaction between users and their gadgets, focusing on visual and auditory assistance.
Camera and Visual Aids
The Guided Frame function works in conjunction with the Pixel Camera, providing voice prompts to users with visual impairments. It offers guidance on choosing the best camera angle, framing faces for selfies, and even provides tips for shooting in low light conditions. This feature can be activated in the camera settings.
Google has also expanded the capabilities of the Magnifier AI tool, adds NIXSolutions. The updated version includes a Picture in Picture mode, a search function for specific words within text, and the ability to switch lenses. This tool helps users zoom in on necessary objects, such as menu items in a cafe.
Audio and Transcription Enhancements
The Live Transcribe app, which transcribes sound to text, now features a special operating mode for foldable smartphones. This allows for simultaneous text display on both internal and external screens, benefiting two users at once.
Additionally, the Live Caption application, which provides captions for content played on the smartphone, has been expanded to work with any application. From August 13, support for Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese languages will be added.
It’s worth noting that these new AI features will be available not only on Pixel devices but also on smartphones from other brands. We’ll keep you updated on any further developments or release dates for these innovative accessibility features.