Google announced in a blog post on Tuesday that Google Chrome on iOS and Android devices will check URLs for potential mistakes and offer corrections for users. When Google launched the same feature on Chrome for computers earlier this year, it also promised to provide it for mobile versions of Chrome. According to Google, persons who are dyslexic or otherwise language learners will benefit from the URL typo detector. With this feature, users won’t unintentionally visit suspicious websites as a result of typing in the wrong URLs. However, as of now, it doesn’t seem like the feature is accessible on Chrome for iOS. This mobile device feature has not yet been released, although it is expected to be released shortly.
Google is also introducing several new accessibility-focused features for Google Maps in addition to this URL correction feature. Similar to the tags used for businesses that are woman-owned, LGBTQ-plus-owned, Black-owned, Asian-owned, Latino-owned, and veteran-owned, Google Maps is adding tags to identify disabled-owned businesses. The aim of this labeling system is to encourage inclusion and give users additional details about the businesses they are looking for.
Additionally, the screen reader on a user’s phone will now be used by Google Maps’ Lens, formerly known as Search with Live View, to read points of interest aloud. Those who have trouble reading text on screen will benefit from this feature. This functionality will initially only be accessible on iOS; an Android release is scheduled for later this year. Also, users will be able to find businesses with step-free entrances, accessible restrooms, parking, and seating in addition to wheelchair-accessible transportation guidance on both iOS and Android. The purpose of these improvements is to make it easier for those with physical limitations to navigate.
New accessibility features have also been added by Google for other products. Pixel owners with Pixel 5 and newer variants can use the Magnifier feature to zoom in on anything. In order to assist blind or low-vision users in taking better selfies, Guided Frame is now available on Pixel 8 and 8 Pro and will be added to Pixel 6 and newer phones later this year. Updated accessibility functionality is also available in Assistant Routines, which are ideal for setting up cool smart home automation. Google has actually expanded its URL correction suggestions and added additional accessibility features to a variety of apps in an effort to improve user experience, especially for people with different requirements.
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