TalkBack is a screen reader that provides spoken feedback when
using native Android applications. Usage:
1. Go to Settings -> Accessibility
2. Check the "Accessibility" and "TalkBack" checkboxes
About TalkBack:
-Does not run if accessibility is disabled
-Is part of the Android system and cannot be uninstalled
What's New in This Release:
· Earcons and TTS pitch changes to indicate text formatting
· Automatic scrolling of lists during linear navigation
· Spells text replacements after speaking them
· Moved granularity selection to the local context menu
· Gestures previously used for cycling reading granularity can be used to jump to the first or last item on screen
· Stability improvements to the explore by touch tutorial
· Bug fixes
What's New in 3.3.2:
· Fixes an issue with pausing feedback multiple times
· Granularities now supported in quick navigation
· Improved handling of the proximity sensor as the screen turns on
· Improved Korean translations
What's New in 3.3.1:
· Improved spoken feedback during text editing
· Better handling of multiple items in local context menus
· TalkBack remains silent during voice searches and dictation
· More concise screen-off announcement
· Improved handling of keyboard navigation on some devices
· Added force threshold options for "Shake to start continuous reading"
· Speaks focused items again when explored
What's New in 3.3.0:
On all Android versions:
· New auditory icons
· Option to duck application audio while speaking
· Unlabeled items are numerically labeled
Android 4.1 and above:
· Continuous reading moved to the global context menu.
· "Quick Navigation" within that menu allows for navigation by a circular menu.
· Local context menu, for easier navigation of some items
· Structured browsing of web content in the local context menu
· Experimental "Single tap selection" and "Shake to read" options
What's New in 3.2.1:
· Full-screen reading menu available from the up-then-right gesture on Jelly Bean devices
· Long-pressing the search button can be assigned to the TalkBack global context menu
· TalkBack can be temporarily suspended from the global context menu
· TalkBack settings can be accessed directly from the global context menu
· Added option to customize echoing text input
· Other minor bug fixes
What's New in 3.1.3:
· Fixed proximity sensor bug for supported devices
· Additional support for speaking symbols
· Echos words after typing space character
· Fixed stuck accessibility focus in Android 4.1+
· Fixed grouping of scrollable items in Android 4.0+
· Other bug fixes
What's New in 2.7.7:
· Previous release had a minor build issue. This release is just a fix for that.
What's New in 2.7.4:
· Bug fixes.
What's New in 2.7.2:
· Accessible touch keyboard with review functionality
· Fixed several crash-causing bugs
· Added tutorial dialog on first use
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Supported operating systems:
Google Android 1.6, Google Android 10.x, Google Android 2.0, Google Android 2.1, Google Android 2.2, Google Android 2.3, Google Android 3.0, Google Android 3.1, Google Android 3.2, Google Android 4.0, Google Android 4.1, Google Android 4.2, Google Android 4.3, Google Android 4.4, Google Android 5.x, Google Android 6.x, Google Android 7.x, Google Android 8.x, Google Android 9.x
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