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 (general)

How to use Personal Voice in iOS 17 — create a voice assistant with your own
By Andrew Williams last updated
Here's how you can produce your own voice for fun, experimentation, or as a conversational aid.

Siri may one day translate your words by tracking your jaw movements — here's how it could work
By Daryl Baxter published
In a new patent filed by Apple, this could help to give Siri the advantage it sorely needs.

This is why an iOS 17 accessibility feature is going to be a game-changer for so many
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion Opinion: Personal Voice is going to give independence to millions of users.

New accessibility features for iOS 17 have just been given a big preview
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Apple previews some important new updates for iOS that will make the platform more accessible, coming later this year.

Here are five features to protect your hearing with iPhone, iPad and more
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Five cool features that help you protect your hearing on your Apple devices like Sound Recognition and Noise alerts.

MacWhisper uses AI to make transcribing podcasts and videos even easier on a Mac
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Interview MacWhisper 2 recently came out, which speeds up the transcribing process for podcasts, interviews and more.

How to change font size on iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto published
How to set the font size to your liking on iOS 16 by using the font and text size features of your iPhone.

How to increase contrast and reduce motion on iPhone and iPad
By Christine Chan, Joseph Keller published

How to use a trackpad or mouse with your iPhone or iPad
By Christine Chan, Joseph Keller published
Yes, you can absolutely use your favorite mouse or trackpad with your iPad, turning it into a complete pseudo-laptop experience. Here's how to get that set up.

How to use Switch Control on iPhone and iPad
By Luke Filipowicz, Mick Symons published
Switch Control allows people with mobility impairments to get full use out of their iPhone or iPad using adaptive switches and other assistive devices. Here's how to use it!

How to turn on Reachability on iPhone
By Adam Oram, Bryan M Wolfe published
As iPhone displays have gotten larger, the days of using only one finger to perform most tasks are generally over. However, it's still possible, at least in some respects, with Reachability.

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.

How to use the Magnifier on iPhone and iPad
By Christine Chan published
How can you use your iPhone to more easily see the world around you? With the Magnifier that's built-in to your iPhone!

How to use Apple's new Accessibility Assistant shortcut to assess your needs
By Matthew Cassinelli published

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.

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.

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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