In all of the excitement of Dark Mode on iOS
and the removal of iTunes on the Mac, you’d
be forgiven for missing one of Apple’s biggest
cross-platform updates to date. At WWDC,
the firm announced plans to introduce a slew
of new features for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS,
designed to make lives easier, and Apple
products accessible to everyone. This week, we
delve deeper into the changes, exploring how
the technology will impact users of all abilities.
MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN EVER
Apple has always been one to fly the flag for
accessibility, telling the world that “technology
is most powerful when it empowers everyone.”
It’s a trademark for the Cupertino firm’s
commitment to building products that work
for every human being, not just the able-
bodied, and over the years, that mindset has
allowed Apple to introduce truly innovative
features that have changed the way people
communicate, work, and play. Whether taking
a selfie with family, catching up with friends on
FaceTime or raising the blinds on a morning,
Apple has made it easy for everyone to use
its software and hardware to live better, more
fulfilled lives.
For those with vision problems, VoiceOver has
been a useful tool on Mac and iPhone for
years, allowing users to navigate their devices
without looking at a screen. Those suffering
from color blindness or challenges with vision
can take advantage of Invert Colors or fine-
tune colors on their screen to suit their needs;
Magnifier increases the size of the content on
the screen and Larger Dynamic Type converts
text into easy-to-read sizes.
An Introduction To Voice Over On The Mac