Google Enhances Android and Chrome Accessibility with Gemini AI

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:21 pm

Google has rolled out significant enhancements to its TalkBack screen reader across Android and Chrome, now powered by Gemini AI. The update lets visually impaired users ask about image details and receive expressive captions, proving that even smartphones can learn a little art—and a lot of empathy.

bgr.com / Google debuts 2 new AI features rolling out now for Android

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engadget.com / Android's screen reader can now answer questions about images

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and, as in years past, many tech companies are marking the occasion with the announcement of new assistive features for their ecosystems. Apple got things rolling on Tuesday, and now Google is joining in on the parade. To start, the company has…

cnet.com / Gemini Can Now Answer Questions About Images in Android's TalkBack Screen Reader

Google's Expressive Captions can also convey more emotions and label new sounds in videos.

techcrunch.com / Google rolls out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome

Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome. Most notably, TalkBack, Android’s screen reader, now lets you ask Gemini about what’s in images and what’s on your screen. Last year, Google brought Gemini’s capabilities to TalkBack to give…

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