Apple and Google add new apps to improve accessibility

This article mentions lots of new apps and features, including an app to assist in using Microsoft's new camera for the blind (I *love* the 21st century)
https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/16/apple-google-celebrate-global-accessibility-awareness-day-with-featured-apps-new-shortcuts/

Amazon Fire 7 tablet is getting a faster processor and more storage

And the price is staying at $50. This is another relatively cheap way of getting Alexa. Since Alexa can be used to read Kindle ebooks and to start, pause, and further use Audible audiobooks, this makes it a great ebook reader for low-vision readers.
Added later: This tablet also includes VoiceView, Amazon's screen reader, and a screen magnifier.