Apple pencil, has there been an update to its usability with VoiceOver?

By Mr Bodangles, 6 November, 2023

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and wanted to check in and see if anyone had heard if there had been any updates on the Apple pencil for blind users. I remember a call out for use cases for the pencil and thoughts on how it would best work for blind people. I see the new version has arrive with USB C but not sure its worth a try yet. Signing documents would be handy if it could recognise boxes for signing and a double tap could enlarge the box to full screen for signing then double tap to confirm could be a simple use. Interested to see what has happened. Cheers

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By Justin Harris on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 14:48

That would be nice, though I don't know that I would pay that much for a device just to sign a few things. I guess if you were in a line of work that required that rather frequently, it might be worth it, or also if it had that use you described and others.

By Mr Bodangles on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 14:48

Yeah you are right, a bit expensive for what most blind people would need it for. I’m curious really, but I have been signing quite a few forms as of late and I hate printing lol.