Problems with Telegram and blind people using Talkback
Steps to reproduce
Talkback and Telegram issues [Part 1]
Story Capture Menu:
Recognized elements: Back button, Flash button.
Unlabeled but functional elements: Dual camera activation button, Collage button (only allows you to turn it on and off).
Undetected and non-functional elements: Shutter button, Photo and Video buttons, Front camera button, Gallery button.
In other words: If TalkBack is active, it's impossible to take a photo or select one from the gallery to post to a Story.
Messages: Detecting usernames, links, hyperlinks, hashtags, phone numbers, and email addresses is required.
Media Editor: The text input box doesn't work; it only works when you long-press the send button. The button to show the description of the image above or below the media isn't recognized by TalkBack.
Story Editor: You can only enter a description with a long-press gesture. When blocking video recording with the front camera (so you don't have to keep holding it down), the double-tap to end the recording isn't recognized, nor is the cancel button.
Channel Ads: When TalkBack starts reading, it should initially say it's an ad, as it begins reading the text as if it were a channel post.
Image descriptions: The description works, but when you open a larger image, TalkBack doesn't recognize it as an on-screen element, and therefore no actions can be performed (such as using image descriptions).
Previews in messages: The only preview that is detected is the "Contacts" preview. When it comes to link previews, whether external or from Telegram (links to a post or message, groups, channels, etc.), the preview is not detected, so it's not possible to interact with them (people who can see them can simply tap on them and the app redirects us to that link). Additionally, the following buttons are also not detected: Quick View (reported since October 2023 (On the new update the instant view button is no... #33623)), Message, View Channel, View Group, Send Message.
It is also important to note that in secret chats, TalkBack does not interact with the chat, so it is impossible to read the conversion. You can only type, call and interact with other options, but it is impossible to read the chat, describe pictures and listen to voice messages or video messages.
This happens on Telegram Direct v11.11.1 (5930), my device is a OnePlus 11 with Android 15 (API 35).
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TalkBack Reading Controls Compatibility
I suggest implementing compatibility with Android TalkBack's reading controls in the Telegram app. This feature would allow visually impaired users to navigate and read messages using voice feedback options such as character by character, word by word, line by line, or paragraph by paragraph. Currently, this functionality is missing, limiting accessibility for users who rely on TalkBack for app navigation. Integrating this feature would greatly enhance the user experience for visually impaired individuals, making Telegram more accessible and inclusive.
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This happens on Telegram Direct v11.11.1 (5930), my device is a OnePlus 11 with Android 15 (API 35).
I suggest implementing compatibility with Android TalkBack's reading controls in the Telegram app. This feature would allow visually impaired users to navigate and read messages using voice feedback options such as character by character, word by word, line by line, or paragraph by paragraph. Currently, this functionality is missing, limiting accessibility for users who rely on TalkBack for app navigation. Integrating this feature would greatly enhance the user experience for visually impaired individuals, making Telegram more accessible and inclusive.