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Apple Unveils Accessibility Nutrition Labels and New Tools for Inclusive Technology

Marking 40 years of accessibility innovation, Apple announces App Store labels and platform-wide features to enhance usability for people with disabilities, rolling out by the end of 2025.

Apple's new accessibility features include more customizable reading modes, new Apple Vision Pro uses, and an update to the App Store.
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Overview

  • Accessibility Nutrition Labels will debut in the App Store later this year, offering a quick preview of apps' assistive features such as VoiceOver, Captions, and Reduced Motion.
  • Users can tap on the labels for detailed explanations of each accessibility feature, helping them assess app compatibility before downloading.
  • Apple will provide developers with guidance on meeting label criteria at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June.
  • New platform-wide accessibility features include Magnifier for Mac, Live Captions on Apple Watch, and enhanced Vision Pro capabilities for improved usability across devices.
  • All announced features and updates are scheduled to roll out globally by the end of 2025, reinforcing Apple's commitment to inclusive technology.