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Apple Expands Accessibility with App Store Labels and New Assistive Features

Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple previews updates across its ecosystem, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels and enhanced tools for vision, hearing, and mobility support.

Magnifier for Mac is on the way.
iOS 19 Accessibility features
A person walks by the Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Overview

  • Apple is introducing Accessibility Nutrition Labels to the App Store, providing users with detailed information on app accessibility features like VoiceOver, captions, and reduced motion.
  • A new Magnifier app for Mac will allow users to connect cameras, zoom, adjust visuals, and save customized views for improved readability.
  • The Accessibility Reader feature will enable systemwide text customization for improved legibility across all apps and devices.
  • Apple's Braille Access feature will turn iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro into comprehensive braille note takers, supporting Braille Ready Format and Nemeth Braille.
  • Apple Watch will gain Live Captions functionality, while Vision Pro will introduce Enhanced View and Live Recognition for magnification, object detection, and environmental descriptions.