WWDC25: What’s New in Accessibility & Inclusion

Apple just announced powerful updates at WWDC25 to make iPhones, iPads, and Macs easier for everyone to use. These changes are built to help people with disabilities feel more included and supported when using technology.

New: Accessibility Nutrition Labels

Apps on the App Store will now show which accessibility features they support. It’s like a quick guide that tells you if an app works well with things like VoiceOver, larger text, or color filters.

Why It’s Helpful

• ♿️ Know before you download: Will this app work for your needs?
• 🤓 Makes it easier to find tools that support your way of using a device
• 🌍 Helps make apps more welcoming for everyone

Simpler Apps with Assistive Access

Assistive Access is a special mode for iPhone and iPad that makes apps easier to use for people with cognitive disabilities. It shows only the most important features, using big buttons, clear text, and no confusing extras.

What You Get

• ✨ Easy-to-read screens
• 🛄 No hidden tricks or fast-moving popups
• 👁 Icons and text together to help with understanding
• 📱 Custom versions of apps that feel safe and simple

Better Mac Experiences for All

Apple is also making it easier to use Mac apps without needing a mouse or full vision.

• 🧠 Smarter screen reader support (like VoiceOver)
• ⏭️ VoiceOver rotor lets you skip straight to the stuff you need
• 👉 Hover-only buttons now work with screen readers and voice commands
• ⌨️ More keyboard shortcuts = faster access
• 🚪 VoiceOver now starts where it matters most, like main content

These updates mean more people can enjoy their devices in ways that feel natural, comfortable, and respectful. Whether it’s using your voice, reading bigger text, or just having a simpler screen to look at, tech is becoming more flexible for real life.

Which new accessibility feature are you excited to try out?