Apple Announces New Accessibility Features
Apple recently announced a range of new Apple accessibility features coming to its devices later this year. These updates aim to improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities.
Enhanced Accessibility Tools
The new features include Accessibility Nutrition Labels for apps, providing detailed information. A Braille Access tool will transform iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Vision Pro into braille note takers.
Additional enhancements include:
- Accessibility Reader: A system-wide reading mode.
- Assistive Access: A new Apple TV accessibility app.
- Shareable accessibility settings.
- Updates to Live Listen, Background Sounds, Personal Voice, and Vehicle Motion Cues.
Brain Implant Technology
Apple is partnering with Synchron to assist disabled users. The company is also developing Switch Control, a new protocol enabling control of iPhones and other devices via neural signals captured by brain implants. This development in Apple accessibility features marks a significant step in assistive technology.
