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What designers can learn from Apple’s new accessibility features

Connecting the physical and digital world to provide equal experiences and access for all

Eric Chung
UX Collective
6 min readNov 7, 2022
Three devices next to each other: 1) iPhone showing Door Detection, 2) iPhone showing Apple Watch Mirroring, 3) Apple Watch
Apple’s innovative software features introduce new ways for users with disabilities to navigate, connect, and get the most out of Apple products. (Source: Apple)

Although Apple stock is down roughly 23% year to date at the time of writing this article, the $2 trillion company is now valued at more than Amazon, Alphabet and Meta — combined. Could the reason be connected to their continuous release of exciting new features?

Apple recently announced their iPhone 14 Pro with their newest innovation, the Dynamic Island. But this isn’t the most exciting feature they’ve announced this year.

Apple is investing in accessibility features for a range of their products. With over one billion active iPhone users worldwide, these features have the power to impact numerous individuals who face everyday challenges.

Door Detection for Users Who Are Blind or Low Vision for iPhone and iPad

What challenges does this feature aim to address?

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