on 06-02-2019 15:59
Hi everyone,
Google introduced earlier this week two new Android apps designed to support those affected by hearing loss. Here are a few details about what you can expect from these apps, and you can read all about it on their blog:
Are you interested in using either of those apps? Do you already use any other app helpful with hearing loss, or know of any great Accessibility functionalities built in your phone that serves a similar purpose?
Let us know in the comments!
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on 06-02-2019 16:10
on 08-02-2019 20:32
on 08-02-2019 20:32
on 08-02-2019 20:36
on 08-02-2019 20:36
To Emilie T. See note to M15 re detion of Apps
@EmilieT wrote:Hi everyone,
Google introduced earlier this week two new Android apps designed to support those affected by hearing loss. Here are a few details about what you can expect from these apps, and you can read all about it on their blog:
- Live Transcribe: This app transcribes any conversation in real time, using your device's microphone. It's available in over 70 languages and dialects, and even allows two-way conversation for those who cannot or prefer not to speak, using the phone's keyboard and speaker.
- Sound Amplifier: Announced at Google I/O last year, this app allows the user to filter and amplify the sounds in the environment, by customising background noise reduction and sound enhancements.
Are you interested in using either of those apps? Do you already use any other app helpful with hearing loss, or know of any great Accessibility functionalities built in your phone that serves a similar purpose?
Let us know in the comments!
on 08-02-2019 20:39
on 08-02-2019 20:39
@Jenny105 yes, easily deleted, just go back to where you installed it and you'll se an "uninstall" option.
on 10-02-2019 11:28
on 10-02-2019 11:28
Hi @EmilieT What a good idea but ~
There are a few people around where I live that maybe have hearing
difficulties one is 100yrs this year but he can't/won't/doesn't
have an android nor a mobile phone and would have no idea what we were
talking about.
Others have phones but only one that text/telephone if they text
they do not need to hear so no good for them (no internet connection).
I don't need this (at the moment!) I could see a good use
for it because it is not only the elderly that cannot hear
properly.
Good thoughts though
on 12-02-2019 09:46
on 12-02-2019 09:46
As far as I'm aware they're just like any other apps, so as @MI5 mentioned earlier they should be easy to remove! Did you get a chance to try them out yet, or do you currently use any other similar app/setting that you find helpful?
It's definitely useful only for those who have a smartphone and know how to use it, but going forward more and more people of all ages will have one, even more so than now. It's great to see initiatives like this, and I agree that it'll help a lot of people, not only the elderly but anyone with any sort of hearing difficulties really!
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on 16-02-2019 16:52
on 16-02-2019 16:52
on 16-02-2019 17:04
on 16-02-2019 17:04
@TallTrees wrote:Hi @EmilieT What a good idea but ~
There are a few people around where I live that maybe have hearing
difficulties one is 100yrs this year but he can't/won't/doesn't
have an android nor a mobile phone and would have no idea what we were
talking about.
Others have phones but only one that text/telephone if they text
they do not need to hear so no good for them (no internet connection).
I don't need this (at the moment!) I could see a good use
for it because it is not only the elderly that cannot hear
properly.
Good thoughts though
Hi That sounds typical of what happens to a deaf person (hard of hearing) it s not just the loss of hearing but the loss of ones place in society and the techy society. I was pretty laptop savvy but mobile and smartphones through me. Ive persevered but I am ,even now, reluctant to telephone on my smartphone. Even tho most voices are within range on my Amplicomms phone.
Society doesnt understand the disability of hearing loss, one becomes personna non grata because one doesnt stand is by product losses. Many withdraw from society, emphasisng that hearing loss people dont count.......... PS even if you do speak out and ask for proper services one is laughed at.
Sorry but this is true
on 16-02-2019 17:07
on 16-02-2019 17:07
PS I cant find the 2nd app referred to by Emilie T. Several come up but theres no indication of which Emilie T is referring to. x