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Apple Reveals Major Accessibility Features Ahead of Fall OS Updates

New tools like Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Mac Magnifier, and Live Captions on Apple Watch highlight Apple's ongoing commitment to inclusive design.

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iOS 19 Accessibility features

Overview

  • Apple introduces Accessibility Nutrition Labels for App Store pages, providing users with detailed information on app accessibility features like VoiceOver, captions, and Larger Text.
  • The Magnifier app, previously available on iPhone and iPad, is coming to Mac, allowing users to zoom in on real-world text and objects via connected cameras.
  • Live Captions expand to Apple Watch, enabling real-time captioning of conversations from a paired iPhone, with remote control functionality for improved accessibility.
  • Personal Voice sees major updates, now requiring just 10 phrases and minutes to create a natural-sounding synthetic voice, with added support for Spanish in the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Braille Access transforms Apple devices into full-featured braille note takers, supporting Nemeth Code, live captions, and seamless integration across the Apple ecosystem.