![]() ![]() As part of the new focus on accessibility, Apple is also expanding SignTime to Germany, Italy, Spain and South Korea.Īpple is expected to preview iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its upcoming WWDC23 event next month. Users will now also be able to turn any switch into a virtual game controller using Switch Control, while text size adjustment is now easier in Mac apps, like Finder, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Notes. This is meant to help users who type with their voice to choose the right word out of several similar-sounding words, like 'do,' 'due,' and 'dew,' for example. At launch, Point and Speak will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, and Ukrainian.Īnother notable feature is Voice Control, which adds "phonetic suggestions for text editing". As an example, Apple says that the feature could make it easier for users with vision disabilities to better operate household devices like the microwave oven, as it could read aloud the text on each button when users move their finger over the keypad. ![]() Personal Voice will only be available in English, and is only supported on devices powered by Apple silicon.Īnother new feature is Point and Speak, which uses the iPhone's camera and LiDAR scanner to enable visually disabled people interact with physical objects that have several text labels. It integrates with Live Speech to let them use their own voice while speaking to their loved ones. To create personal voice, users have to read some words and phrases into the iPhone or iPad's microphone for about fifteen minutes. The feature uses machine learning to generate a unique personal voice for each individual user. The feature also allows people to save some common words and phrases to be used while talking to friends and family.Īnother new feature is Personal Voice, which is aimed at people who are at the risk of losing their ability to speak due to conditions like ALS. ![]() Apple is also making it easier for non-verbal people to communicate with its Live Speech feature that lets people type what they want to say, and have it read out loud during phone calls, FaceTime chats, and in-person conversations. ![]()
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