Accessibility

Testing the new HomePod mini music Handoff feature in iOS 14.4

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 14.4 to developers and in it is the long-awaited U1-based music Handoff experience for the new HomePod mini.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

For Apple, accessibility starts early in the product development process

Speaking at the Sight Tech Global conference on Thursday, Apple executives Chris Fleizach and Sarah Herrlinger went deep on the company's efforts to make its products accessible to users with disabilities.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Fix coming for iPhone 12 MFi hearing aid static issues

Users of MFi heading aids are reporting problems using their audio devices with the iPhone 12, with some also experiencing static issues along with difficulty in pairing them with the new smartphones.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

Apple accessibility experts to speak at Sight Tech Global event in December

Apple's Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, and Jeffrey Bigham, research lead of AI/ML accessibility, will take part in a discussion that seeks to shed light on the impact artificial intelligence has on accessibility.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Gallaudet University giving iPad Pro, Apple Pencil to students & staff

Apple has collaborated with education specialist Gallaudet University, to provide an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio case to its students and staff, most of whom are deaf or hard of hearing.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to set up Sound Recognition alerts in iOS 14 and why you want to

The addition of Sound Recognition to iOS 14 now allows iPhone users to be alerted to noises they may not be able to hear. Here's how to get the extra notifications for situations you may otherwise miss.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

How to use Back Tap on the iPhone with iOS 14

It's meant to be an accessibility function, but Back Tap in iOS 14 is an extremely convenient way to launch apps or run Shortcuts. Here's how to use it, and what you can do with it.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple airs ASL recap of 'Time Flies' event

Apple on Tuesday published an American Sign Language translation recapping its "Time Flies" hardware event, a first for the company.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Accessibility has been a core value at Apple from the start, executive says

On the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Apple's global accessibility director detailed how accessibility has long been a core value at the company.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

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Apple's iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are adding new features and abilities to AirPods and AirPods Pro. AppleInsider breaks down everything new, and how Apple is pushing its flagship wireless earbuds even further ahead of the pack.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

Sound Recognition in iOS 14 alerts deaf iPhone users to fire alarms

The first beta of iOS 14 includes the ability to set up notifications that trigger if the iPhone hears specific sounds, an accessibility feature that could help alert hearing-impaired users to fire alarms or dogs barking nearby.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

Control iPhone with new 'Back Tap' iOS 14 accessibility feature

When iOS 14 launches this fall a new accessibility feature called "Back Tap" will allow users to perform various system actions by merely tapping on the rear of their device.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

Apple TV+ 'See' consultant helped flesh out visually-impaired world

The production of Apple TV+ show "See" used a blindness consultant to realistically portray living with visual impairments, a profile of the show reveals, with associate producer Joe Strechay helping to make the scripting and scenes as accurate as possible.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

"Designed For Accessibility" feature on App Store Today shows off Apple's push for equality

Apple frequently celebrates its robust accessibility features, but to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the company has placed apps and developers in the spotlight.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago

New 'Today at Home' session guides users through Clips entirely in ASL

Apple has added a new Today at Apple video session filmed in American Sign Language just ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple privacy, Qualcomm & iPhone 5G, Facebook and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, Victor and William talk about Apple's view of privacy, and can't resist mentioning Facebook in contrast. William is looking forward to 5G, but can't shake the feeling that Victor is trying to sell him an iPhone 11.

Victor Marks | 5 years ago

Apple proposes how to steady what's on an iPhone screen when the user's hands are shaking

Mobile device users who have trouble holding an iPhone steadily could be assisted by the smartphone to view images and other content, by compensating for hand movements to keep what is being viewed steady and in one place regardless of the motion.

Malcolm Owen | 5 years ago

Gallaudet University praises Apple's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity

Gallaudet University, a liberal arts university that focuses on working with deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind and hearing students, has posted a video praising Apple CEO Tim Cook and the company itself for continued commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

Hands on with Apple's new voice control accessibility feature in iOS 13

Accessibility is getting a major upgrade in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina — adding not just the ability to use a mouse with iOS, but also granting users the ability to control their devices using only their voice.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

Apple profiles new & veteran app developers to promote WWDC 2019

Looking to drum up publicity ahead of WWDC 2019, which begins June 3 in San Jose, Apple on Thursday profiled two different people attending the conference at different stages of their career.