As we speak we’re rolling out a handful of updates to make Android’s listening to support and screenreader experiences much more accessible.
Beginning with the Samsung Galaxy S25, we’re bringing the advantages of the following era of Bluetooth to GN Listening to and Oticon Intent listening to aids, utilizing new LE Audio expertise. With LE Audio compatibility, folks can now entry straightforward listening to support administration — together with hands-free calling, a solution to change presets through native settings and decrease latency Bluetooth connections. This new integration will even be obtainable on the Pixel 9 with Android 16 beta and are available to Galaxy S24 with Android 15 within the coming weeks.
And we’re starting to roll out new updates to TalkBack, Android’s screenreader, to make units much more accessible for people who find themselves blind or have low-vision. Beginning with Samsung Galaxy S25 units, anybody who makes use of braille will have the ability to use their shows through HID, a manner to hook up with Bluetooth units. Over the approaching months this performance will start to work on any cellphone or pill utilizing Android 15. TalkBack will even present extra detailed picture descriptions, powered by Gemini fashions, on Galaxy S25 units within the coming weeks.
