I found a hidden Android tool that solves all my tiny text troubles
When the print on your Android display is too small to read, and the pinch-to-zoom feature isn’t working as expected, try this.
Many people struggle with small text on their Android devices, especially when trying to read news or other content. This issue is particularly noticeable when using the Google News app in the morning when eyes are not fully awake. The frustration can extend to enlarging images that don’t respond to pinch-to-zoom. However, there is a solution to this problem: Magnification, an accessibility feature found in Android settings.
This feature enables a magnifier shortcut on the screen, allowing users to tap it and instantly enlarge any displayed content, regardless of the app or type of media. The Magnification feature is simple to use, with a button that appears on the screen once enabled. Although the button remains visible, it can be moved around or made semi-transparent, minimizing its visibility.
To activate Magnification, users can navigate through Settings, then Accessibility, and finally Magnification. The button can be customized further by adjusting its size and the magnified text size using the gear icon in the display’s options. This feature has proven useful for the author, eliminating the need for glasses to read small print, and could potentially improve the Android user experience for many.
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