Are smartphones accessible or operable by blind people?

The truth is that you don't need sight to use devices like smartphones. Thanks to some simple accessibility tweaks and software, blind people can navigate websites and use apps just like the rest of us.

1. Can the blind use smartphones?
2. Can blind people see phone?
3. How is blind person use Android phone?

Can the blind use smartphones?

Accessibility features are built-in to Apple and Android devices, meaning that they are accessible to blind and visually impaired people straight out of the box. This is great as it means that we can use these devices straight away, just like sighted people.

Can blind people see phone?

What about Android? While a VIP doesn't have the instant gratification of unpacking their Android phone and using it immediately, Google's platform is still rather accessible. Text-to-speech and a screen reader are both built in so that manufacturers can deliver accessible smartphones to the market.

How is blind person use Android phone?

They all use touch screen technology to control the device. Most Android devices have built in accessibility through screen readers that give speech feedback and screen magnification, this means they make good phones and tablets for the visually impaired. Products range in size from five inches to seven inches.