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Smartphones a precious guide for the visually impaired

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The advent of smartphones has changed the daily lives of the blind and visually impaired, facilitating mobility and allowing them to complete tasks more easily.

Added on the 29/03/2019 11:31:33 - Copyright : AFP EN

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