What's New in Accessibility at Google: Updates on Fonts, Android, Lookout, Chrome, Workspace, and Messages

🆕Google has added new typefaces to Google Fonts to improve legibility for readers of all ages.

📱Android 14 introduces new accessibility features such as customizable magnification and non-linear font scaling.

👁️‍🗨️Lookout 4.0 now includes customizable reading tools and supports 11 additional languages.

🌐Chrome is using AI to extract text from PDFs, making web content more accessible for screen reader users.

💼Google Workspace introduces animated backgrounds, tile pairing in Meet, and expanded caption options.

What are the new typefaces added to Google Fonts?

—The new typefaces added to Google Fonts include Andika, Read X Pro, and Shantell Sans.

What are the new accessibility features in Android 14?

—Android 14 introduces customizable magnification, non-linear font scaling, and flash notifications.

What improvements have been made to Lookout?

—Lookout 4.0 now includes customizable reading tools, improved text mode, and support for additional languages.

How is Chrome using AI to improve web accessibility?

—Chrome is using AI to extract text from PDFs, making them accessible for screen reader users.

What enhancements have been made to Google Workspace?

—Google Workspace now includes animated backgrounds, tile pairing in Meet, and expanded caption options.

00:00Introduction and welcome to What's New in Google Accessibility.

00:30New typefaces added to Google Fonts for improved legibility.

01:06Accessibility features in Android 14, including customizable magnification and font scaling.

02:32Updates to Lookout, such as customizable reading tools and support for additional languages.

03:51AI-powered accessibility in Chrome with text extraction from PDFs.

04:29Enhancements in Google Workspace, including animated backgrounds and caption options.

05:33Redesigned Messages status icons for improved user identification.

05:58Closing remarks and invitation to sign up for the accessibility newsletter.