what's new in assistive access

What's New in Assistive Access

Apple has introduced several new features and improvements in assistive access, particularly focusing on enhancing accessibility in SwiftUI. Here are some key updates:

1. Built-in Accessibility in SwiftUI:

   • SwiftUI provides built-in accessibility out of the box, making it easier for developers to create accessible apps. This includes support for built-in views and tools to refine and craft accessible experiences.
   • Developers can add additional accessibility information to controls without overriding the framework-provided labels. This allows for more detailed and context-specific accessibility information (Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI).

2. Enhanced Interactions:

   • SwiftUI now supports building accessible rich interactions, from taps to drag and drop, ensuring that all users can interact with apps in meaningful ways (Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI).

3. Conditional Modifier Support:

   • New features such as conditional modifier support and app intent-based accessibility actions have been introduced. This allows developers to create more dynamic and responsive accessibility features within their apps (What’s new in SwiftUI).

4. Accessibility Sample Project:

   • Apple has provided an Accessibility sample project to help developers understand how to use accessibility APIs to refine common patterns in SwiftUI. This project serves as a practical guide for implementing accessibility features (Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI).

These updates reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to making their platforms more accessible and providing developers with the tools they need to create inclusive apps. For a deeper dive into these features, you can watch the sessions "Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI" and "What’s new in SwiftUI" from WWDC 2024.