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Apple Adds Smarter Accessibility Features Powered By Apple Intelligence
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Apple is rolling out a major set of accessibility updates later this year, introducing new Apple Intelligence-powered tools designed to make its devices even more helpful for users with disabilities.
The upcoming features will improve apps and tools like VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader across the Apple ecosystem. Apple also announced automatic subtitle generation for videos and a new way for users to control compatible power wheelchairs using Apple Vision Pro.
“Apple’s approach to accessibility is unlike any other,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Now, with Apple Intelligence, we are bringing powerful new capabilities into our accessibility features while maintaining our foundational commitment to privacy by design.”
One of the biggest updates is coming to VoiceOver and Magnifier for users who are blind or have low vision. Apple Intelligence will enable the tools to provide more detailed image descriptions, explain visual content like bills and documents, and even answer follow-up questions about what users see through their iPhone camera.
Meanwhile, Voice Control is becoming more natural and flexible. Instead of memorizing exact button names, users can simply describe what they see onscreen with phrases like “tap the purple folder” or “tap the guide about best restaurants.”
Accessibility Reader is also getting smarter, especially for users with dyslexia or low vision. Apple said the feature will now better handle complex layouts like scientific articles with tables, images, and multiple columns. It will also offer article summaries and built-in translation while preserving custom fonts and formatting.
Another major addition is generated subtitles for videos without captions. Using on-device speech recognition, Apple devices will automatically create subtitles for personal videos, online clips, and shared content across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Apple also introduced a new feature that allows compatible power wheelchairs to be controlled through the eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro.
“The option to control my power wheelchair on my own is gold to me,” said Pat Dolan. “With this new feature, Apple is developing life-enhancing technology for the people who need it most.”
In addition, Apple announced wider availability for the Hikawa Grip & Stand, an adaptive MagSafe accessory for iPhone designed for users with grip and mobility challenges. The accessory is now available in new colors through the Apple Store Online.
Other accessibility improvements include larger text support on Apple TV, expanded hearing aid compatibility, face gestures for Vision Pro, and support for the Sony Access controller on Apple devices.
“These updates, we’re bringing new, intuitive options for input, exploration, and personalization — designed to protect users’ privacy at every step,” said Sarah Herrlinger.
The upcoming features will improve apps and tools like VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader across the Apple ecosystem. Apple also announced automatic subtitle generation for videos and a new way for users to control compatible power wheelchairs using Apple Vision Pro.
“Apple’s approach to accessibility is unlike any other,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Now, with Apple Intelligence, we are bringing powerful new capabilities into our accessibility features while maintaining our foundational commitment to privacy by design.”
One of the biggest updates is coming to VoiceOver and Magnifier for users who are blind or have low vision. Apple Intelligence will enable the tools to provide more detailed image descriptions, explain visual content like bills and documents, and even answer follow-up questions about what users see through their iPhone camera.
Meanwhile, Voice Control is becoming more natural and flexible. Instead of memorizing exact button names, users can simply describe what they see onscreen with phrases like “tap the purple folder” or “tap the guide about best restaurants.”
Accessibility Reader is also getting smarter, especially for users with dyslexia or low vision. Apple said the feature will now better handle complex layouts like scientific articles with tables, images, and multiple columns. It will also offer article summaries and built-in translation while preserving custom fonts and formatting.
Another major addition is generated subtitles for videos without captions. Using on-device speech recognition, Apple devices will automatically create subtitles for personal videos, online clips, and shared content across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Apple also introduced a new feature that allows compatible power wheelchairs to be controlled through the eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro.
“The option to control my power wheelchair on my own is gold to me,” said Pat Dolan. “With this new feature, Apple is developing life-enhancing technology for the people who need it most.”
In addition, Apple announced wider availability for the Hikawa Grip & Stand, an adaptive MagSafe accessory for iPhone designed for users with grip and mobility challenges. The accessory is now available in new colors through the Apple Store Online.
Other accessibility improvements include larger text support on Apple TV, expanded hearing aid compatibility, face gestures for Vision Pro, and support for the Sony Access controller on Apple devices.
“These updates, we’re bringing new, intuitive options for input, exploration, and personalization — designed to protect users’ privacy at every step,” said Sarah Herrlinger.
May 22, 2026
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