Apple has today released watchOS 9.1 and tvOS 16.1 to the public.
According to the release notes, watchOS 9.1 Includes the following changes:
News
Post Date:
Apple has today released watchOS 9, mostly bringing iterative enhancements to existing features Rather than big changes.
Amongst the enhancements are new and revamped watch faces, new views and metrics for the Workout app, more data gathered by your watch when sleep tracking, and a new Medications app for keeping track of any medication that you take.
Post Date:
Over the past few days, 9to5Mac and MacRumors have posted details of several iOS features that are reportedly in development at Apple.
Based upon findings in supposed unreleased iOS 14 code, one of these reports is of a new developer framework named VoiceProvider, which could let developers replace built-in speech voices on iOS with custom text-to-speech synthesizers.
Information on how this might be used is speculative, with MacRumors saying:
Post Date:
In the latest versions of iOS and macOS, Apple introduced a new setting called âAccessibility Eventsâ for users of assistive technology.
This new feature tells websites when an assistive technology, such as a screen reader, is being used by the site visitor, enabling developers to customize the behavior of the website accordingly. One example would be to ensure that any custom controls such as custom web sliders are accessible by users.
Post Date:
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Apple stores all over the world will be hosting accessibility-related sessions on May 18, 2017âproviding people with an opportunity to explore the built-in accessibility features of Apple products.
You can check here to see if your local Apple Store is participating. And, if so, book a place.
Apple will also be updating two of its curated App Store collections:
Post Date:
As first reported by Blind Bargains, a member of Apple's Accessibility Team will be presenting a session at this year's American Council of the Blind (ACB) Conference and Convention.
The session, entitled "Accessibility and Apple," will take place on July 7, 2015, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. According to a statement provided to AppleVis, the session will focus on how the accessibility features in Apple's products (including the Apple Watch) can assist in and transform one's life:
Post Date:
Apple will soon be receiving another award for the accessibility features in its products.
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) has today announced that Apple will be receiving the Robert S. Bray Award for the company's continued innovations in accessibility.
"The American Council of the Blind applauds Apple for its innovative approach to product accessibility, giving people who are blind equal access to mainstream technology," said Kim Charlson, ACB president.
Post Date:
Apple has today been named as one of four recipients of the American Foundation For the Blindâs 2015 Helen Keller Achievement Award, according to a press release on the foundationâs website.
Specifically, Apple is being recognized for its implementation of the VoiceOver screen reader on iOS devices:
Post Date:
Apple today held an education-focused âLets take a Field Tripâ event in Chicago, during which it announced a new iPad and a range of new and updated tools for schools, teachers and students.
The main feature of the new 9.7-inch iPad is the fact that it's compatible with Apple Pencil, something that's previously only been available on the iPad Pro range, and is intended to enable students to ditch their notepad in favor of an iPad.
Post Date:
Apple today unveiled its next-generation iPad Pro lineup featuring the powerful new M4 chip, advanced Ultra Retina XDR display technology, and redesigned accessories including the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. The company also announced redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air models featuring Apple's M2 processor.
Post Date:
In recognition of World Sight Day and Blindness Awareness Month, Apple has today updated its Popular Apps Using VoiceOver App Store collection.
Post Date:
Apple has today updated its Pages, Keynote, and Numbers apps for iOS and Mac, bringing with them a number of significant accessibility improvements for VoiceOver users.
In Pages, Numbers and Keynote, VoiceOver users can now read relevant text formatting details including font name and font size while editing. It is now much easier for VoiceOver users to add, remove, rearrange rows, columns, add and review comments, edit chart data and chart elements, get table header information, and more. In Keynote, VoiceOver users can now also edit and read presenter notes.
Post Date:
We are thrilled to unveil our 2023 Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, which provides valuable insights into the experiences and opinions of visually impaired community members who rely on VoiceOver, Braille support, or the low vision features on Apple devices.
Post Date:
We are thrilled to unveil our inaugural Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, which provides valuable insights into the experiences and opinions of visually impaired community members who rely on VoiceOver, Braille support, or the low vision features on Apple devices.
Post Date:
Apple has announced the upcoming release of the Apple Vision Pro, the company's newest wearable device offering a three-dimensional user interface and spatial computing capabilities. It will become available on February 2nd with pre-orders beginning January 19th and have a starting price of $3,499 USD. For the initial launch, availability will be limited to the United States via Apple Stores and online.
Post Date:
Update 18 August: Apple has today released beta 5 to developers, with the release notes stating that âVoiceOver is now functional.â
Update 10 August: Apple has today released the Public Preview of watchOS 7, and it appears that it does indeed not work with VoiceOver as was the case with last week's developer release.
Post Date:
Apple has recently updated its Apple Watch Technology page, indicating that the Apple Watch will have VoiceOver, Zoom, and Dynamic Type support built-in.
Under the heading "A more personal experience. For every person," Apple states the following:
Post Date:
If you have visited an Apple Store during the past 2 weeks to check out the new Apple Watch, you may have come away disappointed that it had not been possible to fully explore the many accessibility features that it includes for blind and low vision users.
Post Date:
Intro
Today was Apple's Far Out event, introducing the world to the latest iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. While the camera and screen improvements in iPhone 14 will surprise exactly no one, there was still an impressive amount of exciting news. Rather than trying to come up with more fluff for this introduction, I'll just get right to the fun part.
Post Date:
Apple has today released macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, and tvOS 17.2 to the public.