Watch: Apple’s latest iOS Accessibility guides here
Apple has published four videos that help explain some of its industry-leading accessibility features, including Assistive Touch, VoiceOver, Magnifier and Invert Colors.
You and your UI
Apple puts huge effort into ensuring its products are accessible to everyone. To achieve this it develops accessibility features that really do transform lives. Its commitment has also won it praise and rewards from organizations such as the American Council of the Blind, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, and the National Association of the Deaf.
The company executive in charge of accessibility across its solutions is Sarah Herrlinger. Apple’s senior director of global accessibility policy & initiatives is passionate about her topic and how small UI tweaks can generate life-changing impacts. Features such as Switch Control make a huge difference in many lives.
Apple’s new videos
Its in this context you should watch Apple’s latest accessibility videos.
How to use Assistive Touch
Assistive Touch gives you a virtual user interface on-screen and is really useful if your Home button breaks, you lose physical dexterity or strength.
https://youtu.be/a0IO_tqsO5g
How to use Magnifier on your iPhone
Magnifier is the go-to accessibility tool for reading small font labels when you are in the shops.
https://youtu.be/DDwmpKxGrUc
How to use VoiceOver
VoiceOver is another revolutionary accessibility technology. It’s a screen reader for your display that will tell you what you are doing at any time.
How to invert colors on your iPhone
The Invert Colors accessibility tool is very useful for users with some form of visual disability as it makes it easier to identify some UI elements.
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https://youtu.be/XFPOmq3wd4w
Apple’s decision to publish these new guides possibly reflects preparations the company is making for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which takes place May 16.
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