Google has introduced a URL typo detection feature for its Chrome web browser, and the tool is now available on the Android and iOS versions of the browser as well. The feature is designed to help users avoid ending up on the wrong websites when they make URL typos. It is especially useful for people with dyslexia, language learners, or anyone prone to making typing errors. Google’s URL typo detector offers suggestions for corrections, ensuring users reach the desired content faster and without the hassle of reentering the correct URL. The tool is gradually rolling out to mobile users.
Additionally, Google is enhancing accessibility features across its suite of products, including Google Maps. Google Maps now provides tags to identify disabled-owned businesses, similar to tags for other types of ownership, such as women-owned, LGBTQ-plus-owned, and more. This feature aims to support businesses owned by individuals with disabilities and make them more visible to users. Google Lens in Maps, now available on iPhones and coming soon to Android, can use a phone’s screen reader to read aloud information about points of interest, helping users who may have difficulty reading screens. Lastly, Google Maps offers improved information about wheelchair-accessible transit options and the availability of step-free entrances, accessible restrooms, parking, and seating for both iPhone and Android users.
These accessibility-focused features reflect Google’s commitment to making its services more inclusive and user-friendly for a broader range of individuals, including those with diverse abilities and preferences.
