Re:LineageOS is currently installed on 1.5M Android devices
by stacktrust on Tuesday February 06, 2024 @05:26AM
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BlindShell sells a phone for vision-impaired users, with support for popular assistive apps, plus audio for NFC tags, https://blindshellusa.com.
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Re:LineageOS is currently installed on 1.5M Android devices
by seabass-labrax on Tuesday February 06, 2024 @05:51AM
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That looks really nice. Little things like the reversible charging plug are absolutely critical (one elderly relative has broken a considerable number of devices by forcing the USB Micro-B cables in the wrong way round - coloured stickers to mark the plugs are obligatory).
NFC tags to identify physical objects when one can't read the label are an excellent idea.
Re:LineageOS is currently installed on 1.5M Android devices
by stacktrust on Tuesday February 06, 2024 @07:52AM
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The team at WayAround have done a good job of integrating slightly-custom-for-small-premium NFC tags with their smartphone app and optional dedicated reader. Non-technical customers can buy tags designed for clothing buttons, magnets, stickers, clips and more. Techies can use generic tags + magic string.
https://www.wayaround.com (custom) and https://gototags.com (generic).