Apple today released a new ad, “I’m Not Remarkable,” that puts the spotlight on the company’s accessibility features across iPhone, iPad, Mac…
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Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming this year to Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more
Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, which will provide more…
Apple Vision Pro is changing disabled users’ lives
The Apple Vision Pro spatial computer is already changing disabled users’ lives, allowing them to do and experience things that were once…
New Apple feature will revolutionize using iPhone, iPad in the car: ‘Transformative’
Coming in iOS 18 this fall, Apple’s “Vehicle Motion Cues” is a new experience for iPhone and iPad that can help reduce motion sickness…
Apple brings AI-powered eye tracking to iPhone and iPad
Apple is set to release AI-enabled Eye Tracking on the iPhone and iPad as part of a new range of accessibility tools announced…
Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts
Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Eye Tracking, a way for users with physical…
Apple’s Vision Pro could significantly improve sight for the visually impaired
Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computing headset hold the promise of using its sophisticated cameras and display systems to improve…
‘The Greatest’ showcases Apple’s commitment to innovative accessibility features
Apple believes accessibility is a human right. Innovative features like Door Detection, Sound Recognition, Voice Control, and more are…
Soon, your iPhone will be able to speak in your own voice
Apple previewed software features and innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak …
Apple introduces new software features for cognitive, speech, and vision accessibility
Apple today previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for…
Make your iPhone’s accessibility features work for you
Apple in May previewed innovative software accessibility features that introduce new ways for users with disabilities to navigate, connect…
World-leading accessibility tools are a ‘core value’ for Apple
Making technology more accessible for everyone is a “core value” of Apple, says Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of accessibility …
Apple adds live captions to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple on Tuesday announced live captions are coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac coming later this year. Meant primarily for the deaf…
Apple previews new accessibility tools for navigation, health, communication, and more
Apple today previewed innovative accessibility software features that introduce new ways for users with disabilities to navigate, connect…
New AirPods Pro firmware enables ‘Conversation Boost’ feature
On Tuesday, Apple released firmware version 4A400 for AirPods Pro which enables the “Conversation Boost” feature that Apple previewed a WWDC…
Apple previews powerful software updates for people with disabilities; new SignTime service launches May 20th
Apple today announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities…
How to set up and use Back Tap on the iPhone with iOS 14
While Back Tap is meant to be an accessibility function, the new iOS 14 feature for iPhone is an extremely convenient way to launch apps…
Apple has hidden mouse support in iPadOS for a reason
A better browser, new multitasking, a smoother Pencil… and everyone’s excited by a mouse…
iOS 13 and iPadOS includes both USB and Bluetooth mouse and trackpad support
Apple on Tuesday elaborated on mouse support in iOS 13 and iPadOS, saying both USB and Bluetooth devices will be recognized…
Using a mouse on Apple’s iPad with iPadOS: Here’s how it works
Apple may not have promoted the iPad’s upcoming support for mice and touchpads, but developers wasted no time…
Former Apple VP: I wrote the book on user-friendly design and what I see today horrifies me
Take the screen design for Apple’s phones. The designers at Apple apparently believe that text is ugly, so…
The Good Life: What a difference an Apple iPad can make
The smartphones in our family have been hiccupping with rings and hang-up calls for weeks…
Blind U.S. Navy veteran catches second wave with a surfboard, Apple Watch, and his new iPhone XR
In 2012, Scott Leason received his first iPhone — the iPhone 5 — and training from Sarah T. Majidzadeh, assistant chief of Blind Rehabilitation at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center…
Understanding New macOS Mojave App Security Alerts
Apple works hard to ensure the security of its operating systems…
Shortcuts offer huge potential for accessibility
Since it was announced at WWDC over the summer, the lion’s share of conversation around shortcuts…
Apple’s iPhone feature that lets blind people see with their fingers
She could do all of this with the screen turned off – her phone’s battery lasted forever…
What Apple Watch Series 4 means for accessibility
Apple Watch Series 4 was the true star of the show…
These technologies could transform the lives of visually impaired people
A wave of new technology could soon improve everyday life for many of the 250 million people…
Apple brings ‘Everyone Can Code’ to schools serving blind and deaf students across the U.S.
Apple is teaming up with leading educators for blind and deaf communities across the US to bring accessible coding to their schools…
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple seeks to ‘take disability out of the equation’
Austin Pruitt, a two-time US Paralympian, walked me over to a racing wheelchair…
Apple proposes new emoji to represent people with disabilities
Apple has submitted a “Proposal For New Accessibility Emoji” to the Unicode Consortium…
Apple donates $250,000 to Magical Bridge Foundation toward accessible new playground in Sunnyvale, California
The city of Sunnyvale, and all who visit the new park, thank Apple for this generous gift to our community….
Dropbox files for IPO
Co-founder and CEO Drew Houston is Dropbox’s biggest shareholder…
How to use a virtual home button instead of the iPhone X’s gestures
I’ve got no problem with the iPhone X’s new home indicator and its swiping gestures, but…
Apple and Cochlear team to stream music and phone calls straight to Cochlear implants
Patients wearing revolutionary Australian-invented Cochlear implants will soon enjoy speech and music…
Cochlear unveils hearing implants that work directly with Apple’s iPhone
Cochlear Ltd said Wednesday it can now stream audio directly from Apple Inc’s iPhone, iPad and iPod to the microchips in its hearing implants…
Apple’s HomePod will support VoiceOver, other accessibility features
Earlier today Apple pushed out firmware for the HomePod smart speaker ahead…
Apple holds Stevie Wonder concert on campus in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Apple has been celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day all week…
Apple wins kudos for accessibility and smart home tech empowering people with disabilities
Apple’s products are designed for everyone…
Apple’s little-known iPhone feature that lets blind people see with their fingers
She could do all of this with the screen turned off. Her phone’s battery lasted forever…
How Apple’s auto unlock makes the Mac more accessible
My workflow is predominantly iOS-centric, but, lately, I’ve been turning more to the Mac…
Why iOS 10 is good for Apple’s stock price or something
Now, in the new iOS 10 software, they require you to press and hold the home button…
