New AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and more

The future is here! Google just dropped several major updates to Android, Chrome, and more, promising a more accessible and intelligent experience for everyone.
Here’s a closer look at what’s new:
Android:
* Real-time language translation: Chat with Google in real-time through the Assistant, and Google Maps will now translate spoken language in real-time too.
* Accessibility features: The accessibility features have been enhanced, making it easier for users with visual, auditory, or motor impairments to navigate and interact with their devices.
* Motion controls: The ability to control your phone with hand and voice commands is now available in more languages.
Chrome:
* Support for the blind and low-vision: Chrome 100 now offers high-quality text-to-speech and audio descriptions for videos, making the internet more accessible for people with visual impairments.
* Focus mode for content creators: This feature allows creators to adjust the focus area of their video, ensuring that the microphone only picks up their voice and not background noise.
* New accessibility tools for developers: Chrome developer tools now offer more detailed and comprehensive accessibility reports, allowing developers to identify and fix accessibility issues more effectively.
Other updates:
* Android 13: This update is now available for eligible devices, bringing the new AI features mentioned above.
* Chrome 100: This update is also available for Android devices and offers several new features for accessibility and content creation.
* Other Android updates: Updates are also available for other Android devices from various manufacturers.
The bottom line:
These updates are a testament to Google’s commitment to making the internet more accessible and inclusive. By making Android devices and Chrome more accessible, these features will benefit people with disabilities, seniors, and everyone who wants to enjoy the full potential of the digital world.
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