Apple Announces Eye Tracking, Music Haptics and More Accessibility Features for iPhone and iPad

Apple has announced a slew of new accessibility features coming to iPhone and iPad later this year. These include Eye Tracking, which allows users to interact with the interface using their eyes, and Music Haptics, which provides vibrations in sync with music playback for users with hearing challenges. Other features include Atypical Speech recognition, Vocal Shortcuts, and Personal Voice for users with speech difficulties, and Vehicle Motion Cues to reduce sensory conflict for users experiencing motion sickness in vehicles.

Apple Announces New Accessibility Features, Including Music Haptics for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Apple has announced a slew of upcoming accessibility features, including one that could be a game-changer for the deaf and hard of hearing. Music Haptics, the company says will help users feel and experience music on their iPhones. The feature will allow users to play along with their music and will work across “millions of songs” in the Apple Music library. It will also be made available as an API to developers who wish to integrate it into their apps.

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