Apple has today released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 to the public, bringing several enhancements to VoiceOver and braille, various visual changes to interface elements throughout the operating systems, expanded language support for Live Translation, and more. New features and changes for blind, deaf blind, and low vision users iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 include […]
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[Updated: Now Resolved] A Warning to Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Users About Potential Loss of VoiceOver Speech in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Update, 09/29/2025: Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on 09/29/2025, providing a resolution for the issue discussed in the below post. Update, 09/18/2025: Apple has confirmed that they are aware of the issue and that it will be fixed in an upcoming software update. We will update this post as more information becomes available. On occasions, blind, […]
Apple releases iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1 with fix for VoiceOver loss of speech
Apple has today released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1; bringing several bug fixes, including for an issue that caused some users to lose VoiceOver speech either immediately after installing iOS 26 or upon a subsequent reboot of the device. As iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1 were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, […]
[Updated: Fix On the Way] A Warning to Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Users About Potential Loss of VoiceOver Speech in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Update, 09/18/2025: Apple has confirmed that they are aware of the issue and that it will be fixed in an upcoming software update. We will update this post as more information becomes available. On occasions, blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users may lose VoiceOver speech after updating to iOS 26; either immediately after the update […]
What’s New in iOS 26 Accessibility for Blind and DeafBlind Users
Fall is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s time for another major release of iOS for the public. While some of the information in this article may be new to readers, this year’s changes started being discussed in the spring. Prior to the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced several new features […]
Apple Releases iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1; Bringing a Fix for an Actively-Exploited Security Vulnerability
Apple has today released iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1; bringing a fix for a security vulnerability that has been actively exploited. Apple has today also released updates for devices on iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and macOS 13. As reported by MacRumors, iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 all contain fixes […]
Apple Releases iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1; Enabling Blood Oxygen Functionality on Some Apple Watch Models in the United States
Apple has today released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, bringing support for a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature to some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. According to an Apple press release, the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature will be available on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, […]
Apple Releases iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and HomePod Software 18.6
Apple has today released iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and HomePod Software 18.6. In our usage and testing of iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, and watchOS 11.6, we did not identify any changes in these releases that specifically affect the experience for blind, deaf blind, or low […]
Apple Releases iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 with Bug Fixes and Pride Harmony Wallpaper
Apple has today released iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 to the public, bringing a handful of minor enhancements and bug fixes, as well as a new Pride Harmony wallpaper. In our testing of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, we did not identify any changes that specifically affect the experience for blind, deaf blind, or low […]