Accessability of the photos app on Mac

By NathanEdge94, 23 December, 2023

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macOS and Mac Apps

Hi folks.

Thanks to the introduction of the AI feature on Be My Eyes, I've really enjoyed collecting and saving many of my photos over the years with descriptions. With iCloud, all my images and videos have conveniently been uploading to the Photos app on my Mac where I've been able to enjoy accessing and organising them on my computer too.

However since the latest update, I've found the app to be incredibly difficult to navigate using voice over. When attempting to browse through the photos, whether I'm in the recents tab, an album, the general library or whatever, voice over will just get stuck on an image and won't let me go to the next or previous image. I've tried other methods such as tabbing, using arrows etc to no avale.

I'm assuming this is just a frustrating bug since the update and fingers crossed it will be fixed soon, but I just wanted to double check that others are experiencing the same as me?

I've tried playing around with the layout and filters too but still no luck. If anyone finds a work-around, please do let me know.

For reference, my OS is Sonoma 14.2.1, and the Photos app version is: Version 9.0 (621.0.110)

Thanks

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