Accessibility

Accessibility is at the core of Apple

Apple has been committed to accessibility innovation since 1985, a 40-year history

“Accessibility is a human right”

— Tim Cook, Apple CEO

Using Apple Silicon chips, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance accessibility features, allowing everyone to enjoy the convenience brought by technology.

Accessibility Features

Apple Intelligence

Supports effective written communication and improves reading comprehension, memory and recollection, and more.

Magnifier

A digital magnifying glass that zooms in on, detects, and describes objects around you.

Live Captions

Get real-time captions of live conversations and audio from apps.

Spoken Content

Reads any text on your screen aloud, including letters and words as you type.

Eye Tracking

Eye tracking technology that allows you to control your device with your eyes.

Accessibility Feature Details

Apple Intelligence

Magnifier

Live Captions

Spoken Content

Eye Tracking

Apple Intelligence

Supports effective written communication
Improves reading comprehension
Enhances memory and recollection capabilities
Provides intelligent assistance for daily tasks
Integrates seamlessly with Apple ecosystem

Magnifier

A digital magnifying glass that zooms in on objects around you
Helps identify and describe objects in your surroundings
Provides a more intuitive visual assistance experience
Available across Apple devices including Mac, iPhone and iPad
Supports various zoom levels and contrast adjustments

Live Captions

Get real-time captions of live conversations
Works with audio from all apps on your device
Supports multiple languages and dialects
Helps users who are deaf or hard of hearing
Available for FaceTime, phone calls, and video content

Spoken Content

Reads any text on your screen aloud
Speaks letters and words as you type
Customizable voice, speaking rate, and pronunciation
Highlights text as it's being read
Works across all Apple devices and applications

Eye Tracking

Control your device using only your eyes
Navigate apps and interfaces with eye movements
Select items by focusing your gaze
Enables hands-free device operation
Particularly helpful for users with limited mobility

Accessibility Ecosystem

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Seamless Cross-Device Integration

Apple's accessibility features are seamlessly integrated across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro, providing a consistent user experience.

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Developer Resources & Support

Apple provides comprehensive accessibility resources for developers, helping them create more inclusive applications that allow all users to enjoy the convenience brought by technology.

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Technology Inclusivity Commitment

Apple continues to promote technology inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can equally use and enjoy technology products, regardless of their abilities.

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Designed for Everyone

Apple's design philosophy is to create products for everyone, ensuring all users can use Apple devices in their own way and enjoy the convenience brought by technology.

Apple Accessibility Feature Development Timeline

1985

Apple begins its commitment to accessibility innovation.

Apple begins to focus on how technology can help users with different abilities, initiating the development journey of accessibility features.

Apple introduces VoiceOver screen reading function, becoming an important tool for visually impaired users to use Apple devices.

2005

VoiceOver allows visually impaired people to operate without needing to see the screen, enhancing accessibility.

2023

Personal Voice feature launched, enabling personal voice replication.

Apple launches the Personal Voice feature, allowing users at risk of speech loss to create synthetic voices similar to their own.

Launch of new accessibility features including App Store Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier App for Mac, and more, further enhancing the inclusivity of technology.

2025

New accessibility features launched