Apple today previewed a range of new accessibility features for the iPhone and iPad.
The new software features for cognitive, speech, and vision accessibility are set to arrive later this year, likely as part of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14.
Assistive Access helps users with cognitive disabilities by distilling apps and experiences to their core features. The mode includes a customized experience for Phone and FaceTime, which are combined into a single Calls app, as well as Messages, Camera, Photos, and Music. The feature offers a distinct interface with high contrast buttons and large text labels, as well as tools to help trusted supporters tailor the experience for the individual they support. For example, users and trusted supporters can also choose between a more visual, grid-based layout for their Home Screen and apps, or a row-based layout for users who prefer text.
With Live Speech on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can type what they want to say to have it be spoken out loud during phone and FaceTime calls as well as in-person conversations. Users can also save commonly used phrases to chime in quickly during lively conversation with family, friends, and colleagues. Live Speech has been designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time.
Nonspeaking individuals will be able to type to speak during calls and conversations with Live Speech, and those at risk of losing their ability to speak will be able to use Personal Voice to create a synthesized voice that sounds like them for connecting with family and friends. For users who are blind or have low vision, Detection Mode in Magnifier offers Point and Speak, which identifies text users point toward and reads it aloud to help them interact with physical objects such as household appliances.
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The new software features for cognitive, speech, and vision accessibility are set to arrive later this year, likely as part of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14.
Assistive Access
Assistive Access helps users with cognitive disabilities by distilling apps and experiences to their core features. The mode includes a customized experience for Phone and FaceTime, which are combined into a single Calls app, as well as Messages, Camera, Photos, and Music. The feature offers a distinct interface with high contrast buttons and large text labels, as well as tools to help trusted supporters tailor the experience for the individual they support. For example, users and trusted supporters can also choose between a more visual, grid-based layout for their Home Screen and apps, or a row-based layout for users who prefer text.
Live Speech and Personal Voice Advance Speech Accessibility
With Live Speech on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can type what they want to say to have it be spoken out loud during phone and FaceTime calls as well as in-person conversations. Users can also save commonly used phrases to chime in quickly during lively conversation with family, friends, and colleagues. Live Speech has been designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time.
Other Features
Nonspeaking individuals will be able to type to speak during calls and conversations with Live Speech, and those at risk of losing their ability to speak will be able to use Personal Voice to create a synthesized voice that sounds like them for connecting with family and friends. For users who are blind or have low vision, Detection Mode in Magnifier offers Point and Speak, which identifies text users point toward and reads it aloud to help them interact with physical objects such as household appliances.
More to follow...
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