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Hulu announces new changes to its app to make it more accessible

By Sarah Chen
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Hulu continues to bring improvements to its app on as many platforms as possible. Although no new updates are available at the moment, the streaming service will be getting important accessibility enhancements very soon, Hulu confirmed in a blog post.

In fact, if you have a Roku platform, the changes announced today should already be available for you, but Android, tvOS, iOS, and other living room devices will get these new features in the coming months.

First and foremost, it’s worth mentioning that the update focuses on text legibility and screen reader capabilities. The most important change is the enhanced text opacity that will certainly improve readability.

Hulu users can enable the screen reader, also known as the audio guide on some devices, by heading to settings to turn on the feature. These screen readers will assist viewers with visual impairments by vocally guiding them through the Hulu platform. Once the update is released for a certain device, it will be applied automatically, so you don’t have to search for anything yet.

Questions & Answers

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What specific improvements are being made to the Hulu app's accessibility?

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The updates focus on text legibility and screen reader capabilities. Enhanced text opacity will improve readability, and screen readers will vocally guide viewers with visual impairments through the platform.

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When will these new accessibility features be rolled out to all Hulu users?

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Users on Roku platforms should already have these changes available. However, Android, tvOS, iOS, and other living room devices will receive the new features in the coming months.

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How will users activate or find the new screen reader function once the update is available?

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Hulu users can enable the screen reader, which is also known as an audio guide on some devices, by heading into the app's settings menu to turn on the feature.

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Do users need to manually download or install anything to get these accessibility updates?

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No, once the update is released for a specific device, it will be applied automatically. Users do not need to search for or install anything themselves.

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