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October 24, 2012 02:10 pm GMT
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This Android Phone is Tailor-Made for Visually Impaired People [VIDEO]
Rather than downloading various apps and software to accommodate their needs, the visually impaired are getting an Android smartphone developed specifically for them.
Telecom-product manufacturer Qualcomm and Project Ray are partnering to create one do-it-all device for visually impaired consumers. The off-the-shelf Android device will be able to read your messages, navigation and audio books aloud. It also has object recognition and will adapt to users' preferences and usage patterns. Users will navigate the touchscreen phone using vibration and sound.
This phone will reach an entirely under-served market when it comes to smartphones. There ar…
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