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Must-know vision, hearing, speech, mobility and cognitive features.
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Magnifier
Zoom in on the details, straight from your Mac.
Magnifier
Magnifier works like a digital magnifying glass. It uses the camera on your iPhone or iPad to increase the size of any physical object you point it at, like a menu or sign, so you can see all the details clearly on your screen. Use the torch or LED flash to light the object, adjust filters to differentiate colours, or freeze a specific frame for a static close-up.
On Mac, the Magnifier app connects to an attached camera so you can zoom in on your surroundings, such as a screen or whiteboard. Magnifier works with Continuity Camera on iPhone as well as attached USB cameras. It also supports reading documents using Desk View. With multiple live session windows, you can multitask by viewing a presentation with a webcam while simultaneously following along in a book using Desk View. With customised views, you can adjust brightness, contrast, colour filters and even perspective to make text and images easier to see. Views can also be captured, grouped and saved to add later on.
With Reader Mode, Accessibility Reader integrates with Magnifier so you can seamlessly interact with text in the real world, such as in books or on dining menus. Temporarily capture a frame that contains text and adjust the font, size and colour of the text to your liking. Get guidance on framing a document and adjusting the perspective before viewing it in Reader Mode, with audible prompts to help make sure the full document is in camera view. Reader Mode works with features like Speak Screen or Speak Selection, so you can have the text you’re viewing read out loud.
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AirPods Pro 3 + Hearing Health
Set up a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature.
AirPods Pro 3 + Hearing Health
AirPods Pro offer an end-to-end hearing health experience, giving you access to a Hearing Test, a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature and Loud Sound Reduction.1
Take a scientifically validated Hearing Test in the comfort of your home in about five minutes by pairing AirPods Pro with an iPhone or iPad.1 You’ll receive easy-to-understand results and insights into your hearing. And for more informed conversations with your healthcare provider, you can share a PDF of your hearing test results. The clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature can help those with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.1 It makes adjustments that improve the clarity of voices and sounds around you. You can even customise settings — including amplification, balance and tone — to your needs. AirPods Pro also provide Loud Sound Reduction across listening modes to help prevent exposure to loud environmental noise.
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Music Haptics
Experience music with synchronised vibrations.
Music Haptics
Music Haptics is a way for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing to experience music. It syncs the iPhone Taptic Engine — which creates your device’s vibrations — with the rhythm of songs so you can enjoy music with taps, textures and refined haptics.2 Music Haptics works with millions of songs across Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Shazam and compatible third-party apps when your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile network.Set up Music Haptics on:
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Personal Voice
Create a voice that sounds like you.
Personal Voice
If you are at risk of voice loss or have a condition that can progressively impact your voice, Personal Voice can help. It’s a simple and secure way to create a voice that sounds like you.3 Read through a series of randomised text prompts to record 15 minutes of audio that can be used to generate a voice that sounds similar to your own.4 If you have difficulty pronouncing or reading full sentences, you can even create your Personal Voice using short, three-word phrases. This feature uses on-device machine learning to keep your information private and secure. And Personal Voice seamlessly integrates with Live Speech, so you can type what you want to say and have your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch speak it aloud in your Personal Voice. Personal Voice also works with third-party augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps and other apps that you allow.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. See iOS and iPadOS or macOS for feature availability.
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Eye Tracking
Control your device with just your eyes.
Eye Tracking
If you have reduced mobility or need to interact with your device without using your hands, you can navigate iPhone and iPad with just your eyes. Use the front-facing camera to set up and calibrate Eye Tracking in seconds. And thanks to on-device machine learning, all data used to set up and control this feature is kept securely on your device and isn’t shared with Apple. Eye Tracking works with iOS and iPadOS apps and doesn’t require additional hardware or accessories.5 To help you navigate through different apps, you can use Dwell Control, which enables you to interact with controls by keeping your eyes on them for a selected amount of time. And Eye Tracking lets you access additional functions such as physical buttons and swipes or even type using only your eyes. iPad also supports third-party eye trackers.Watch Apple Support videos on YouTube:
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Assistive Access
Customise your apps to work for you.
Assistive Access
Assistive Access makes it easy for people with cognitive disabilities to tailor iPhone and iPad to lighten cognitive load and suit their specific needs and preferences. Designed with feedback from individuals with cognitive disabilities and their trusted supporters, Assistive Access offers a distinctive interface with high-contrast buttons, large text labels and visual alternatives to text. It also has tools to help individuals and their supporters adjust the experience in specific apps.
Assistive Access includes customised experiences for Phone and FaceTime (which have been combined into a single Calls app), Messages, Camera, Photos, Music and Magnifier. For those who prefer communicating visually, Messages includes an emoji-only keyboard and the option to record a video message. Choose a more visual, grid-based layout for your Home Screen and apps, or a row-based layout if you prefer text. Assistive Access also supports third-party apps, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps.
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