TalkBack Insights

What is TalkBack?

TalkBack is an accessibility service on Android devices that helps blind and low-vision users interact with their devices. It uses spoken feedback to describe the content of the screen, such as text, buttons, and images, allowing users to navigate and use their devices without needing to see the screen.

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What other technologies are related to TalkBack?

TalkBack Competitor Technologies

VoiceOver

VoiceOver is a screen reader for Apple devices, directly competing with TalkBack for users on iOS and macOS.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 44% (787) of relevant job posts

NVDA

NVDA is a free, open-source screen reader for Windows, serving the same purpose as TalkBack on Android.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 22% (603) of relevant job posts

JAWS

JAWS is a paid screen reader for Windows, providing similar functionality to TalkBack.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 15% (693) of relevant job posts

ZoomText

ZoomText is screen magnification software with some screen reading capabilities. It is mainly used by users with low vision, providing an alternative to full screen readers like TalkBack for some users.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 17% (142) of relevant job posts

TalkBack Complementary Technologies

Accessibility Inspector

Accessibility Inspector (specifically the MacOS one) is a tool used for testing and debugging accessibility features, which can be used to improve TalkBack's compatibility with apps and websites.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 37% (58) of relevant job posts

AXE

Axe is an accessibility testing tool that can be used to identify accessibility issues that TalkBack users might encounter.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 12% (171) of relevant job posts

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Dragon Naturally Speaking is voice recognition software that can be used in conjunction with TalkBack by users with motor impairments. Thus, it complements TalkBack.

mentioned alongside TalkBack in 17% (108) of relevant job posts