What’s new in 2.12?
Multiple accessibility features following WCAG2.2 AA standards:
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Keyboard navigation - on non-VR based devices users can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the UI in the app.
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Screen reader - (non VR only) when used in combination with keyboard navigation the app will read out the focused UI element.
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Speech control - voice can be used to operate all aspects of the app
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Photosensitivity mode - replaces flashing lights such as in the bodyswap sequence
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Mobility mode - disable analytics relating to the movement of head or hands
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Captions enhancements
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Background color for increased contrast
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Adjustable font-size up to 200%
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Spoken lines have the name of the avatar prefixed
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Volume adjustments for voices, environmental noises and UI sounds
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VR safe space - ability to quickly transport to a safe virtual space if the experience is too intense.
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Slide focus - displays the supporting environmental slides in a popup for improved legibility
These are controlled through a new accessibility page inside the settings menu.
More accessibility features to follow in subsequent releases:
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Magnifying glass
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Text line and character spacing adjustments
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Higher contrast slides
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Outline highlights