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Through a press release, Apple announced new features dedicated to accessibility for users with disabilities.
An important day at Apple for users who depend on accessibility. In addition to today being World Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple introduces new features dedicated to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac on this fundamental section for users with different disabilities. The intention is that they can browse, connect and enjoy all Apple products regardless of limitations..
New accessibility features for navigation, health, communication and more from Apple
Thanks to the latest technologies created and developed by those of Cupertino, it is possible to offer users tools at their fingertips and based on the company’s commitment: create functional products for everyone. One of the cool features is “door detection”. Visually impaired people can use their iPhone or iPad to get to their destination if they need to open a door. An example function: if a door is closed, the detection will signal how the door can be opened (turn a knob, push or pull a handle). For colorblind iPhone and iPad users, there are 4 must-have features.
How door detection works for visually impaired users
People with physical and/or motor disabilities will be able to control their Apple Watch from the iPhone using “Apple Watch Mirroring”. Thanks to “Voice Control” and “Switch Control”, it is possible to use voice, sound actions or head movements to execute options as if you were touching the screen of the smartwatch. On the other hand, hearing impaired users can use the new “Live Captions” feature.
Live captions for content on iPhone, iPad and Mac
A very useful and interesting feature is “Legends Live”. All audio content will be captioned in real time, including FaceTime calls, social media content or video apps. If the person has someone next to them talking, this tool will come into action to be able to converse without any problem.
In order to communicate, for example, during a FaceTime call, the user will be able to write a response and this will be spoken aloud in real time to the person(s) on the call. All information processed is subject to Apple’s privacy and security.
Here’s how live captioning will work on a FaceTime call
Other announced features
To continue to offer the best coverage in terms of languages and regions, “VoiceOver” expands support for over 20 additional parameters. The Bulgarian, Catalan, Ukrainian and Vietnamese languages stand out. Remember that these improvements will also be presented in the same function dedicated to the Apple Watch. “Buddy Controller”, a function that will help any user receive help in controlling a game.
An improved function is “sound recognition”. It can now be customized specifically in the user’s environment. Sounds as daily as an alarm, doorbell or device such as a blender.
Features expected to arrive via software updates later this yearpossibly in the improved versions of the new operating systems iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9.
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