Accessibility

Accessibility options are what allow the iPhone and iPad to be used by those who can't see or can't hear or can't touch. It's what lets the iPad be friendlier to those with vertigo or motion sickness, asperges or autism. Accessibility is what makes iOS a tool for empowerment and it's something that Apple has focused on in everything from apps like FaceTime and Siri, to features like Guided Access, AssistiveTouch, Switch Control and VoiceOver.

Latest about accessibility

How to use Real Time Text (RTT) on iPhone

How to use Real-time text (RTT) on iPhone

By Bryan M Wolfe, Christopher Close published

The Real-time text (RTT) protocol is alive and well on iPhone. Here's how to set it up and use it.

Apple's new Accessibility Assistant shortcut

How to use Apple's new Accessibility Assistant shortcut to assess your needs

By Matthew Cassinelli published

How to use Zoom in Accessibility on iPhone and iPad

Why you should care about Apple's new Accessibility features even if you don't need them

By Luke Filipowicz published

Apple announced a handful of new Accessibility features, and you should be excited even if you don't need them.

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Apple says major new accessibility tools are coming this year

By Bryan M Wolfe last updated

Apple's adding lots of new accessibility features across its product lines later this year.

RTT on Mac

How to use Real-Time Text (RTT) on Mac

By Bryan M Wolfe published

In addition to iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, you can also make RTT calls on Mac. Here's how to do it.

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How to use Voice Controls on Mac

By Bryan M Wolfe published

With Voice Control, you can use speech commands to control your devices. Designed for those with limited dexterity, mobility, and other conditions, the feature is available across Apple devices.

Accessibility on iPhone

Accessibility for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide

By Adam Oram, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil published

No matter your needs, this is your ultimate guide to accessibility on iPhone and iPad.

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How to customize accessibility settings per app on iPhone and iPad

By Bryan M Wolfe published

Apple has made it possible to change specific accessibility settings per app on iPhone and iPad.

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How to use Headphone Accommodations on iPhone and iPad

By Bryan M Wolfe published

With Headphone Accommodations, you can tweak your audio settings for select Apple or Beats products.

Alexa Acessibility

Amazon is making Alexa wait for a response longer to help stutterers

By Oliver Haslam published

Amazon is making changes to Alexa to ensure it waits longer for a response in the name of accessibility.

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