Steven is a freelance tech writer who specializes in iOS Accessibility. He also writes at Steven's Blog and co-hosts the @accessibleshow podcast. Lover of sports.
Apple puts accessibility at the forefront of its values. At the September event, Apple had some wins and some misses, in terms of accessibility. These are my thoughts.
Pro consumers with accessibility needs may have a whole new way of working like a pro.
Many podcast episodes and blog posts in the Apple-verse have been spent pontificating on what Apple's cross-platform software project, Marzipan, will mean for the company and particularly the Mac. With WWDC two weeks away, the anticipation for the official unveiling of what exactly Marzipan entails is reaching a fever pitch.
Apple's star-studded event was all about services — services that have practical applications for accessibility.
The iPhone XR has nearly all the same features relevant to my accessibility needs but way more fun!
The Apple Watch has made my everyday life better since it first launched in 2015 and Series 4 has the most accessibility potential so far.
Design may be about how well an operating system works, but in an accessibility context, one can rightfully argue how it looks is equally — if not more — important.
How does the iPhone X integrate with accessibility?
The App Store in iOS 11 could be an incredible asset for promoting accessibility.
While Apple might be updating their iPad Pro lineup this spring, there are three key things I want to see from this summer's software updates as well
The calendar has turned to March, and with it comes rumors aplenty about new iPads and a spring Apple event.
To me, Apple's October event had a clear theme: accessibility.
The iPhone 7's haptic feedback improvements are a huge step forward for people with disabilities.
We don't yet know with certainty that Apple is removing the headphone jack from the [next iPhones. Assuming rumors are true, it still remains to be seen why the company would decide to do so, and more importantly, how they intend to replace it.
The magic and frustration of voice assistants and artificial intelligence when it comes to accessibility.
Serenity Caldwell's recent piece on why she's still wearing her Apple Watch inspired me to write my own take on why I'm still wearing mine.
Recently I had an opportunity to play with an iPad Pro at one of the Apple Stores here in San Francisco.I was excited for this hands-on time, albeit brief, as I have long preferred working from an iPad over a traditional laptop.
Apple's revamped [Apple TV][1] is a big deal, what with its focus on apps, gaming, and the Siri Remote. I'm excited about it—and I don't even have a high-def TV at home to plug it into. I'm tempted to rectify that, however, with the advent of the new box, as it's sure to be a staunch upgrade from the dreadful UI of my AT&T U-Verse box. From an accessibility perspective, channel...
As great as all the advancements have been, there remain parts of iOS that I feel could stand improvement in terms of visual accessibility.
Apple Pay is emblematic of what Apple does best: integrating hardware and software in a seamless, easy to use way that truly does "just work." It feels like magic every time I use it.
