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According to Apple Newsroom, Apple is going to introduce new software features for Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier, cognitive accessibility. On 15 May 2023, Apple previews these features.

The updates mentioned above can include on-device machine learning to secure the privacy of the users. Apple is collaborating with community groups to represent a broad spectrum of users. Tim Cook – CEO of Apple said that with these features everyone can create, communicate and do what they love.

“At Apple, we’ve always believed that the best technology is technology built for everyone”  -Tim Cook, CEO Apple

“Accessibility is part of everything we do at Apple” – Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives

Use of Live Speech and Personal Voice Advance Speech Accessibility

Live Speech is mainly designed for those users, who are unable to speak, those who have lost their speech over time, and those who are at risk of losing the ability to speak. With the help of this feature, users can type what they want to say to have it to be spoken loud during calls such as FaceTime Calls and Normal Phone Calls on their iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With this, users can also save commonly used phrases. So that these can be used quickly during lively conversations with family, and friends.

Personal voice is the secure and simplest way to create a voice that is similar to their voices. Users can create a Personal Voice by reading and with a set of random text prompts. With this users can record a 15-minute audio on their iPhones, and iPads.

Apple accessibility Personal Voice

Point and Speak for blind and low-vision users

New Detection Mode is added to Magnifier for the blind and low-vision users. this feature the blind and low vision features can interact with physical objects that have several text labels.

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How does it work?

The Point and Speak combines the input from Camera in the LiDAR Scanner which is present in the module of the Front Camera of the iPhone. After that on-device machine Learning will announce the text on each button whenever the user moves the finger across the keypad.  Point and Speak is built into the Magnifier app on iPhones and iPads which works great with VoiceOver and can be used with the other magnifier features such as  Door Detection, People Detection, and Image Descriptions that help users to navigate their physical environment.

LiDAR Scanner in iPhone

Assistive Access for those users who have Cognitive Disabilities

Apple accessibility Assistive Access in iPad and iPhone 14 Pro Max Home Screen

The Assistive Access feature includes a customized experience for Phone Calls such as Normal Calls and FaceTime Calls, Camera, Music, and Messages. This feature offers a well-defined interface with high-contrast buttons and large text labels. It also has tools that enhanced the experience for the individual they support. For Example, for a user who used to communicate visually, the Messages app includes an emoji-only keyboard. it also has the option to record a video message and after that, you can share that message with your loved ones. The users can also choose between a more visual, grid-based layout for their Home Screen and app and a row-based layout for those users who prefer text.

Some Additional Features
  • Users that are Deaf or have difficulty in hearing can pair Made for iPhone hearing devices directly to Mac and customize them for their hearing comfort.
  • Users with physical and motor disabilities who use Switch Control can turn any switch into a Virtual Game Controller. With this, they can play games on their iPhones and iPads.
  • Users who are sensitive to rapid animations can automatically pause images with moving elements, such as GIFs, in Messages, and Safari.
  • For those users who use VoiceOver, Siri voices sound natural and expressive even at high rates of speech feedback. Customized options are provided for the users. With these options users can customize the rate at which Siri speaks to them. From 0.8x to 2x.
  • For users with low vision, Text Size is now easier to adjust across Mac apps such as Finder, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Notes.
  • Voice Control adds phonetic suggestions for text editing so users who type with their voice can choose the right word out of several that might sound alike, like “do,” “due,” and “dew.” Additionally, with Voice Control Guide, users can learn tips and tricks about using voice commands as an alternative to touch and typing across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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Kshitiz Jangra is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA), he likes coding languages such as Python, C, and Java. He also has an interest in Smartphones and gadgets in the tech industry. Kshitiz likes to eat junk food from popular places in India.

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Is your iPhone or iPad eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update – Here is a list of eligible devices

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Every year, Apple announces its new iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS versions in its WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) which will held at Apple Park in June. This year, Apple will announce iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS 15. The developer Beta of iOS 18 will be available after the announcement at the WWDC event but if we talk about the stable version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update, then it will be available by September. In this post, we will tell you the list of iPhones and iPads that are eligible for the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update.

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Devices Eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update

First, let’s talk about the list of iPhones, that are eligible for the iOS 18 Update:

  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Now, let’s talk about the list of iPads, that are eligible for the iPadOS 18 Update:

  • iPad Pro: 2018 and later
  • iPad Air: 2019 and later
  • iPad mini: 2019 and later
  • iPad: 2020 and later

iOS 18 brings new Generative AI support with Siri, design changes, and RCS message support in Apple’s iMessage. If you want to know more about the features of the iOS 18 update, then we have already created a dedicated post for that, do check that out.

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Apple has shared full release notes for iOS 17.4 Update along with new Features

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iOS 17.4 new features

Apple, an American-based Tech Giant has recently shared full release notes for the iOS 17.4 update, which is expected to be launched in the first week of the next month i.e. March. If you want to know the upcoming changes or new addons that we get after updating the iPhone to stable iOS 17.4, then we have already posted a dedicated post for that, you can simply check that out by clicking here.

If we talk about them in short, then the upcoming iOS 17.4 update brings major App Store changes in the EU, new emojis, Apple Podcasts transcripts, and an upgrade in the security of Apple’s iMessage. Furthermore, this update also prepares for the launch of the next-generation Apple CarPlay later this year.

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As we know, Apple has to follow the EU’s Digital Markets Act. So, to avoid fines, Apple has to roll out the new iOS 17.4 update before the deadline which was given by the EU i.e. 6 March (Wednesday). So, we can expect the iOS 17.4 stable update before or on 6 March. Below listed are the iOS 17.4 U.S. released notes:

Emoji
– New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads emoji are now available in the emoji keyboard
– 18 people and body emoji add the option to face them in either direction

Apple Podcasts
– Transcripts let you follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English, Spanish, French and German
– Episode text can be read in full, searched for a word or phrase, tapped to play from a specific point and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast, and VoiceOver

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
– Music recognition lets you add songs you have identified to your Apple Music Playlists and Library, as well as Apple Music Classical
– Siri has a new option to announce messages you receive in any supported language
– Stolen Device Protection supports the option for increased security in all locations
– Battery Health in Settings shows battery cycle count, manufacture date, and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models
– Call Identification displays Apple-verified business name, logo, and department name when available
– Business updates in Messages for Business provide trusted information for order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts or other transactions you opt into
– Apple Cash virtual card numbers enable you to pay with Apple Cash at merchants that don’t yet accept Apple Pay by typing in your number from Wallet or using Safari AutoFill
– Fixes an issue where contact pictures are blank in Find My
– Fixes an issue for Dual SIM users where the phone number changes from primary to secondary and is visible to a group they have messaged
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

Devices that are eligible for iOS 17.4 Update

At last, if we talk about the eligible devices for iOS 17.4 Update, then iPhone XS and above models are eligible for this update. Whenever you receive the iOS 17.4 update. To update your iPhone, simply head to Settings > General > Software Update.

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Rumors Suggest iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max to Feature 5x Optical Zoom

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iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Optical 5x Camera Zoom

As we already know the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s tetraprism camera comes with 5x optical zoom. But now, Apple is planning to add it in both Pro models of iPhone 16 i.e. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

This is a rumor that we have already heard from many big sources such as MacRumors, Taiwanese research firm Trendforce, and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In today’s press release, Taiwanese research firm Trendforce has adverted regarding this.

Following the successful launch of the iPhone 15 Pro Max with its exclusive Tetraprism telephoto zoom lens, the industry is expected to see an increase in the adoption of periscopic lens modules. Apple plans to bring this advanced hardware upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro, making it accessible to more users in the Pro series.

The design of the tetraprism camera system in the iPhone 15 Pro Max is folded due to which it can be easily fitted into the smartphone. This tetraprism camera system enables 5x optical zoom and 25x digital zoom. The Pro Max models of iPhones i.e. iPhone 15 Pro Max have a bigger display size i.e. 6.7 inches.

But, on the other hand, if we talk about the Pro models i.e. iPhone 15 Pro, then the display is 6.1 inches as like the iPhone 15 which is small if we compare it with Pro Max. So, as per rumors, Apple will increase the size of the iPhone 16 Pro from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches to fit the tetraprism camera system in the Pro model of the iPhone 16.

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