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iOS 18: New and Updated Accessibility Features

Earlier this fall, Apple released iOS 18 for all iPhones, with updates being available to devices back to the iPhone Xr, Xs, and the iPhone SE (2nd generation). The Apple Intelligence feature, released on October 28th, will only work on the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and the full range of iPhone 16 devices. There are many new and updated features this year. Most of these will also work on iPads running iPadOS 18. This article focuses on the new accessibility features added this year. In Settings…
Author Judy Dixon
Blog Topics Accessibility

Highlights from the 2024 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

Editor's Note: Each year, AccessWorld writers who attend the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference detail the most cutting edge or noteworthy pieces of technology they encounter. This year, Judy Dixon brings us details on new developments in mobility technology, AI Vision, and braille displays. Gliding along Safely with Glide: A Revolutionary Mobility Assistant One of the most crowded and talked about booths in the exhibit hall at CSUN this year was Glidance. This new startup founded by blind…
Author Judy Dixon
Blog Topics Conference Recaps, Accessibility

AccessWorld Classics: iOS 17 Accessibility Updates

It's that time of year again! time for changing weather and new operating systems. iOS and iPadOS 17 were released on September 18, 2023, and this year brings us a treasure trove of new accessibility features. Most, but not all, of the accessibility updates related to vision are in VoiceOver. The VoiceOver updates can be found in Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver. Voice Settings In VoiceOver Settings, under Speech > Voice, there are dozens of voices to choose from for the various…
Author Judy Dixon
Blog Topics Accessibility