Apple announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, eye-tracking features on iPad
Apple announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, eye-tracking features on iPad
Apple has announced that it would be rolling out a couple of accessibility features on its Apple Watch and iPad for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
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Apple has announced that it would be rolling out a couple of accessibility features on its Apple Watch and iPad.
The features that were announced will be rolled out later this year. Apple Watch will receive interesting updates this year which will help people with limb differences to navigate the watch easily.
Apple Announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, Eye-Tracking Features on iPad Among Other Accessibility Updates
Apple may detail the timelines for the new accessibility features at its WWDC event next month. By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 20 May 2021 11:48 IST
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watchOS will receive AssistiveTouch for gesture-based navigation
Apple is bringing SignTime sign language interpreter service
Apple has announced a range of accessibility features that are designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive limitations. These features will be available through software updates later this year. One of the most interesting features is the Apple Watch allowing people with limb differences to navigate its interface using AssistiveTouch. Users on iPhone and iPad will also be a part of the new accessibility-focussed treatment. Additionally, Apple has announced a new sign language interpreter service called SignTime tha
Apple Previews a Powerful new Apple Watch feature called AssistiveTouch that uses patented wrist-gesture technology & more
Apple today announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. These next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users.
Later this year, with software updates across all of Apple’s operating systems, people with limb differences will be able to
navigate Apple Watch using AssistiveTouch.
To support users with limited mobility, Apple is introducing a revolutionary new accessibility feature for Apple Watch. AssistiveTouch for watchOS allows users with upper body limb differences to enjoy the benefits of Apple Watch without ever having to touch the display or controls.
Apple has announced a slew of accessibility features for its various products and services. The company says that its new features are designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. Plus, Apple Watch is getting new AssistiveTouch feature that will allow users to control their Apple Watch without ever having to touch the display or controls.
For neurodiversity support, Apple is adding a Background Sounds feature. It will minimize distractions to help users stay focus, stay calm, or rest. It is designed to provide balanced, bright, or dark noise sounds alongside ocean, rain, or stream sounds. These sounds can be set to play in the background to mask unwanted environmental or external noise.
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