Apple unveils Apple Intelligence-powered accessibility features, subtitles generated on device, a Vision Pro feature for controlling power wheelchairs, and more
In what I expect will be an overarching theme at WWDC 2026, Apple's Accessibility group took the wraps off an impressive collection of features coming later this year.
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Discussion
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@dylanmcd8
Dylan
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Correct me if I'm wrong but it sure looks like Apple just casually dropped agentic AI being built into iPhone Yes, in this video it's being used for Voice Control, but if a person can control their iPhone with natural language so can an AI agent! [video]
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@chancehmiller
Chance Miller
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visionOS 27 is adding a new feature that lets you control power wheelchairs using eye control on Apple Vision Pro. [video]
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@aaronp613
Aaron
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Apple is adding new game controller support to iOS 27: Those with difficulty interacting with traditional controllers can now connect the Sony Access controller as a game controller with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Users can configure the thumbstick, nine built-in buttons, and up to
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@dylanmcd8
Dylan
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Apple just released their annual accessibly features preview! Apple Intelligence is a huge focus. I wonder if this is actually our first glimpse at the new Gemini-backed models? [video]
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@samhenrigold
Sam Henri Gold
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when will they introduce vehicle motion cues for tvOS https://www.apple.com/...
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@aaronp613
Aaron
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Apple has just unveiled the first Apple Intelligence coming in iOS 27: Now with Apple Intelligence, VoiceOver is more powerful than ever in helping users who are blind or have low vision explore their surroundings and onscreen images. [video]
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Here is our preview of what Apple is adding for Accessibility in the OS 27 lineup this year. — I love that we can now leverage AI advancements to help screen readers, text-heavy apps, and more. — The details: https://www.macstories.net/... [image]
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Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence
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John Voorhees
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Apple has taken the wraps off of accessibility features coming to its products later this year. — There's a strong emphasis on Apple Intelligence, which Apple says will bring greater flexibility and power to a long list of existing accessibility features. — www.macstories.net…
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@tim_cook
Tim Cook
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Building accessibility into our products is central to everything we do. This year, we're proud to deliver more intuitive accessibility features with natural language powered by Apple Intelligence. #GAAD https://www.apple.com/...
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Graham Crowley
Graham Crowley
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Announcements like this always make me proud to work for Apple. — Accessibility is one of our core values. …
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@thomasfuchs.at
Thomas Fuchs
on bluesky
You can say what you will about Apple, but they're the only big tech company actually trying to use tech to make things better for people; that's not only true for accessibility but also e.g. for privacy.
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Tobias Nyhuus Jensen
Tobias Nyhuus Jensen
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Some pretty cool accessibility things announced by Apple today. — Particularly things like: — Better image descriptions in VoiceOver …
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Janette Barrios
Janette Barrios
on linkedin
Check out these exciting new Accessibility features announced by Apple today! check out the video with Audio Description. …
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@jacob.gold
Jake Gold
on bluesky
One thing (almost) everyone can be happy about is that this generation of AI technology isn't owned by any one company, or even any one country, and at this point never could be. — Maybe the best reason to be optimistic about the benefits accruing to users in ways that ultimate…
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@toddlambert.com
Todd Lambert
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I'm excited to play with this! — Being able to let people navigate your app with just their voice is COOL. — Imagine sending a fart to your friend, with just your voice!