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These new “smartphones” only have a couple of buttons on the sides and maybe one at the bottom of the screen. Since they’re the only buttons there are, I find that they wear out often and create unnecessary frustration. Add to that the fact that fixing those buttons can sometimes cost a pretty penny, and you've got yourself a recipe for a headache. This guide will help you overcome such annoyances and will help make using your smartphone easy and comfortable. iOS (iPhone) users have such options built in, and Android users can download a free app with many similar features. |
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Activating the accessibility feature in iOS In a few simple steps, you can enable the accessibility features on your phone. These will allow you to switch on various helpful features:
First, locate and tap the “Settings” icon |
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Using the AssistiveTouch feature
Selecting the newly added assistive touch icon |
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iOS 8 contains a couple more tricks up its sleeves:
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Adding an accessibility button in Android At this time, Google has not included a similar feature in their Android operating system. Luckily, there’s a free, simple application called “My Home Button” that has similar features to iOS' virtual button. Search for “My Home Button” on Google Play Store and install the app. Using My Home Button
After installing the app, select its icon
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, and then select “General” and “Accessibility”.
from your app list.
