Attention function for telephones in traffic now widely rolled out

Google is now going to roll out its Attention function that lets you safely go into traffic with your phone. Attention reminds you to pay attention and not look at your phone while walking. All smartphones with Android from version 9 Pie can use it.

Google Attention

Attention was first a Pixel exclusive feature, but since it’s about safety in traffic, it actually makes sense that anyone can use it. The operation of Attention is simple. You’re walking while using your phone, and then you get a notification warning you to look ahead, pay attention, or watch your steps.

Note is now being rolled out to all Android phones that have Andorid 9 Pie or a later version, Google announces. It is now available in Digital Wellbeing, which is Google’s app that helps you to use your smartphone responsibly. Our editor Jeffrey wrote extensively about how Pay attention works on Thursday, and you can read how to activate the function in his article.

Accessibility

Google has also rolled out accessibility features. First of all, a novelty called ‘Camera Switches’ that allows you to control your phone using the selfie camera. It is aimed at people who have motor problems and can instead use their eyes to look at the different buttons on their phone. This is how they navigate through the interface.

In addition, Google comes with an improvement of the Lookout app. This is an app that helps blind and partially sighted people identify their surroundings using their phone. Lookout now also recognizes handwritten text when you read a document with the camera. Furthermore, your Lookout can also show Euro notes or coins, and then the app can identify them. Lookout also received a package of improvements last year. All features will be available in the coming weeks.