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Detailed Voice Guidance Comes to Google Maps

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

This video showcases the new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps, designed to assist visually impaired users. It features personal stories from individuals who have benefited from the feature, highlighting increased independence and confidence in navigation.

In honor of World Sight Day, Google Maps is introducing detailed voice guidance built from the ground up by, and for, people with vision impairments. Follow Wakana as she uses the feature to navigate the streets of Tokyo with more comfort and confidence. Click here to access the Audio Described video in English: https://youtu.be/AEMoCmvpHgo Click here to access the Audio Described video in Japanese: https://youtu.be/M0pNyHs-aKA

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