Android introduces Reading mode and digital car key sharing

New accessibility tools and quality-of-life updates for digital car keys are some of the new features that have been announced by the operating system. One of the major announcements is the introduction of a reading mode forAndroid, a new feature that creates a more accessible screen reading experience without being tied to specific apps

To use Reading mode on your phone, you have to install an app from the Play store, which allows you to adjust the display and audio on your phone to fit your needs. There is a new text-to-speech function with speed control that supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish. The reading mode is compatible with the Talkback screen reader.

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An update to the digital car key feature will allow you to share your digital key with trusted individuals. Users can view and control who has access to their car from within the phone's digital wallet app, though there is no mention if the ability to control access will be limited to a single "master" key holder. Digital car keys can be shared with other phones today, with the feature expected to be available to select phones in the future.

The service is dependent on vehicle model compatibility and has been for a while for the iPhone. There are no details regarding which cars will work with the new feature. Should we hear back, we will update this story.

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There's a new set of seasonal emoji mash-ups via Emoji Kitchen for Gboard, as well as new style designs created by DabsMyla and Yao Cheng Design in the Google Photos Collage editor to personalize your images. With the new tap to watch option, users will be able to cast from the app to a compatible TV with a single tap. While browsing or using other apps, users can use their phones as aremote control. Next week, the tap to watch will be available on the app.

The watchOS will be getting a new feature over the next week that will allow you to see your notes from your phone. If you say "Hey Google, start a run with adidas Running", the app will open and you will be able to track your workouts.