As we are just a few days away from WWDC 2024, one of the year’s and Apple’s biggest events, the features expected to be announced at the event continue to be revealed day by day. At WWDC 2024, which will start on June 10th, operating systems like iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, as well as artificial intelligence features, will be announced. Additionally, according to the announcements, new features for Apple CarPlay will also be introduced. Here are the Apple CarPlay accessibility features…
New Accessibility Features for Apple CarPlay with iOS 18
Last month, Apple showcased some of the features that will be introduced. While some of these features are coming for iPhone and iPad models, others were set to be introduced for Vision Pro. Now, according to the latest official announcements, Apple is preparing to announce some accessibility features for CarPlay.
Among the features Apple will introduce are innovations like Voice Control, Sound Recognition, and Color Filters, which will be especially suitable for drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Here are the features that will be coming according to the company’s announcement:
- Voice Control: Navigate CarPlay and control apps using only your voice.
- Sound Recognition: A system that recognizes and alerts to car horns and sirens for drivers or passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Color Filters: Makes the CarPlay interface visually more useful for users who are colorblind.
- Bold Text and Large Text: Thicker and larger text for users with visual impairments.
In addition, the accessibility features expected to be announced with iOS 18 include eye tracking, music haptics, vehicle motion cues, vocal shortcuts, hover typing, and more. iOS 18, expected to be introduced at the WWDC 2024 event on June 10th, will also attract attention with its artificial intelligence features.
So, do you think the accessibility features of iOS 18 and Apple CarPlay will be useful? You can share your thoughts in the comments.