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One of the most popular accessibility features on the iPhone is Voice-over. Voice-over is a screen reader that allows users to have spoken descriptions of what is happening on their screen. This can be extremely helpful for users who are blind or have low vision. To turn on Voice-over, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and toggle the switch to ON.
Another great feature for users with low vision is Zoom. With Zoom, users can magnify their screen up to 15x its normal size. To turn on Zoom, go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom and toggle the switch to ON. You can also adjust other settings related to Zoom, such as maximum zoom level and whether or not you want to use a virtual joystick when zooming in.
If you have difficulty seeing certain colors or contrast on your screen, you may want to try the Display Accommodations feature. This feature allows you to invert colors, enable Grayscale mode, and adjust the color filters on your screen. To turn on Display Accommodations, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text size and toggle the switch to ON. From here, you can also select which type of accommodation you’d like to enable.
If you have difficulty using your hands or fingers to operate your iPhone, Switch Control may be a good option for you. With Switch Control enabled, you can use a variety of input methods—including switches, joysticks, head movements, and more—to control your iPhone. To turn on Switch Control, go to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control and toggle the switch to ON. You can then add and configure switches as well as other options related to Switch Control.
There are many other iPhone accessibility features available beyond those discussed here. If you’re looking for ways to make your life easier with your iPhone, be sure to explore all of the options in the Settings app under the “Accessibility” heading. And if you know of any other great accessibility features worth trying, feel free to share them in the comments below!