When Should Blind Users Consider Purchasing an Android Device?

In my previous post, I spoke about why it is not easy for a blind person to purchase an Android device, mainly due to varied UI experiences and Google’s abrupt changes, which might lead to breaking accessibility.

However, there are 2 circumstances where there is a need to have an Android device. Let’s look at them:

1. Work Requirements

If the organization you are working for has their software that only runs on Android, or if the software you use works only on Android, then purchasing an Android device becomes necessary.

2. Better Support for Certain Languages

Some languages are read properly by Google’s TTS. For example, Telugu and Hindi.

which have poor pronunciation with the Cerence voices provided by Apple.

So, please do proper research, such as watching videos and asking questions in forums, to find out whether your language works well with Apple’s TTS.


Except for these two situations, there is no real need to buy an Android device as a blind person.

My take is: if these situations do not apply to you, always go for i OS.

     

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