Apple to Release iOS 12 on September 17; Bringing New & Enhanced Features &
Performance Improvements
Apple is to release iOS 12 on Monday 17th September, proudly claiming it
will <https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/features/> "make your iPhone
& iPad experience even faster, more responsive & more delightful."
Below we offer an overview of some of the general changes & new features in
iOS 12; along with details of some new accessibility features & changes that
VoiceOver & braille users can expect.
The New Features That We Think You Will Like
Faster & More Responsive
Yes, we know that it's not a 'feature', but Apple has made some serious
under-the-hood improvements with iOS 12 to break the tradition where
installing a major OS release usually brings a drop in performance to older
devices. With iOS 12, Apple has strived to ensure that every supported
device should actually experience a performance boost:
Whether you're using your iPhone or iPad, iOS has been enhanced for a faster
and more responsive experience all round. Things you do all the time, like
launching Camera and typing with the keyboard, happen faster than ever. And
there are even more significant improvements when you're doing a lot on your
device at once. These enhancements improve performance on all supported
devices, going all the way back to iPhone 5s and iPad Air.
Apple claims the following performance improvements under iOS 12:
* Up to 40% faster app launch.
* Up to 50% faster keyboard display.
* Up to 70% faster swipe to Camera.
* Up to 2x faster Share sheet display under load.
Although our own testing is limited and subjective, we've seen improvements
in responsiveness and have no qualms in recommending this update for users
of older devices.
Siri Shortcuts Lets You Streamline Regular Tasks
Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with native and
third-party apps to suggest convenient shortcuts just when you need them. So
if you typically pick up a coffee on the way to work, Siri will learn your
routine and suggest when to place your order from the Lock screen. You can
also run shortcuts with your voice or create your own with the forthcoming
Shortcuts app. for example, telling Siri that "I'm leaving work" could
trigger a series of actions, such as sending a message to your partner,
starting GPS directions to your destination, and beginning playback of a
playlist.
While we did not have the opportunity to test Shortcuts during the beta
cycle, it's already evident that this is something which should offer added
value to blind and low vision users - particularly as third-party apps add
support and their developers realize the possibilities. For example, we can
imagine saying "tell me what this is" or "read me this letter" and having
our app of choice step in to help.
Be More Aware of How You and Your Kids Use Your iOS Devices
Screen Time is a new feature available in iOS Settings that helps give you a
better understanding of the time you and your kids spend using apps,
visiting websites, and on your devices overall. Detailed Activity Reports
show the total time spent in each app; usage across categories of apps; how
many notifications are received; and how often you pick up your iOS device.
Screen Time aggregates data from all of your devices that use the same
iCloud account and are running iOS 12. it can also be used to track your
children's usage via family sharing.
Screen Time lets you set scheduled downtime and place time limits on the use
of specific apps or types of apps.
This MacRumors post
<https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/how-to-use-screen-time-in-ios-12/>
provides more information on how to Use Screen Time in iOS 12.
More Granular Control Over Notifications
iOS 12 gives you new ways to fine-tune your notification preferences - you
can now manage your notifications in real time from the Lock screen, sending
notifications from a specific app to Notification Centre or turning them off
altogether. Siri also makes intelligent suggestions about your alerts based
on how you interact with them. And message threads and notification topics
can be grouped together, so it's easier to see what's important at a glance.
Simply look for the Manage button or VoiceOver Action menu item on a
notification or head over to the Notifications section in Settings.
This AppleInsider article
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/08/10/all-the-changes-to-notifications
-on-your-iphone-in-ios-12> offers a good summary of all the changes to
Notifications in iOS 12.
Live Listen Support Comes to AirPods
Live Listen enables you to use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch as a
sound-boosting microphone to help you hear in difficult situations.
Previously only available when using Made-for-iPhone (MFi) compatible
hearing aids, with iOS 12, the Live Listen feature comes to AirPods, too.
To make use of this feature, you will first need to go to Settings > Control
Center > Customize Controls and ensure that the 'Hearing' control is
enabled. Now, when you are using your AirPods and want to activate Live
Listen, simply go to Control Center and double-tap the 'Hearing Devices'
button.
Some Changes to Gestures for iPad Users
With iOS 12, Apple has changed the way iPad users access the Control &
Notification Centers, App Switcher, & Home Screen.
As Apple's next-generation iPads are expected to have no physical Home
button, the iPhone X's "swipe up for Home" design was almost certain to
arrive on iPad. Since swiping up is now Home, the Control Center had to
move.
Thanks to all this shuffling, we now have a new set of commands. We have a
complete guide to the new iPad gestures in iOS 12
<https://www.applevis.com/guides/ios-ipad-voiceover/guide-voiceover-users-ge
stures-new-ipad-ios-12> , but here's a brief summary:
* To go to the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom until you hear
the first sound.
* To open the App Switcher, swipe up from the bottom until you hear
the second sound.
* To open Control Center, swipe down from the top until you hear the
first sound.
* To open Notification Center, swipe down from the top until you
hear the second sound.
* To cancel a gesture, slide your finger either to the left or to
the right.
A few More Notable Changes in iOS 12
* You can now set Do Not Disturb just for a meeting or while you're
at a location, and it will automatically turn off as soon as your event ends
or you leave that place. Tip: a quick way to access these options is to use
3D Touch, or swipe down and double-tap, on the Do Not Disturb button in the
Control Center.
* you can now see the amount of mobile data each app uses by going
to Settings > Mobile Data.
* In Settings > Battery, you have more data available, enabling you
to drill down to find what's consuming most battery life and when.
* Safari can now prevent Share buttons and comment widgets on web
pages from tracking you without your permission. It also prevents
advertisers from collecting your device's unique characteristics, so they
can't identify your device or re-target ads to you across the web.
* iOS 12 will automatically suggest strong and unique passwords
whenever a website or app prompts you to create an account.
* When creating a password in iOS 12, you will be warned when using
a weak password or one that you already use with another website or app.
* You can now use AirDrop to share saved passwords to other devices
or people.
* iOS 12 offers improved integration with third-party password
managers such as 1Password, meaning that passwords stored in these apps will
be offered as suggestions on login forms.
* Whenever a login requires two-factor authentication, iOS 12 will
automatically fill in the six-digit codes you receive through SMS.
* Users of devices that support Face ID will now have the option of
adding a second Face ID profile; referred to by Apple as an "alternate
appearance".
* If Face ID does not recognize you at its first attempt, you can
swipe up from the bottom of the screen with one finger to have it try again.
* iPhone X users gain a new type of customisable Animoji called
Memoji, that can be used in Messages and FaceTime to match your personality
and mood.
* iPhone X users now have four new Animoji to choose from - koala,
tiger, ghost and T. rex. Animoji will also now recognize if you wink or poke
out your tongue.
* When making a 911 call in the United States, your iPhone's
location data will be shared with the despatch center.
* iOS 12 introduces an option to turn on automatic software updates
under General > Software Update. This will update your version of iOS
automatically when an update is available.
* A new AR app in iOS 12 called Measure helps you measure real-world
objects just by pointing your camera at them. This app requires you to tap
on the screen to place measurement markers. Because of this, although the
app itself is accessible with VoiceOver in regard to buttons and controls,
it's functionality will only be usable by those who have enough vision to
see and mark on the screen what they want measured. Note that Measure
requires ARKit, which is not supported on every device that runs iOS 12.
You'll need an iPhone 6s or later, an iPad Pro, or a 2017 or later iPad.
* In Apple Music, you can now play an artist's complete discography
from a shuffle button on the artist's page.
* A new For You tab in the Photos app shows you selected moments
from your photo library and intelligently suggests sharing photos with the
people in them. And if the recipients are using iOS 12, they'll be prompted
to share their photos from the event with you too.
* The search tool in the Photos app is now smarter and more
powerful. It prompts you with suggestions of recent events, places and
people; and allows you to refine your search by using multiple keywords.
* In Apple's Podcast app you can now set custom durations for the
Forward and Back buttons. The two options are separate, and durations from
10 to 60 seconds are available.
* iBooks has been renamed to Apple Books and sports a new design.
* The native Stocks app has seen a makeover and now offers more data
and news. It is also now available on the iPad.
* The native Voice Memos app is now available on the iPad, has been
redesigned, and now supports syncing recordings to all your devices via
iCloud. It also supports saving recordings in lossless audio.
* There are three new language dictionaries: an Arabic and English
bilingual dictionary, a Hindi and English bilingual dictionary, and a Hebrew
dictionary.
Note: Apple had previously announced that FaceTime in iOS 12 would support
group calls with up to 32 people. However, late in the beta cycle it was
announced that this will not be available with the initial release of iOS
12, and will instead be available
<https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/13/17684154/apple-group-facetime-chats-dela
y-ios-12> "later this fall".
The above is just a small sample of the new features, enhancements and
changes that can be found in iOS 12. MacRumors offers a more complete list
of all that's new and changed <http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-12/>
which we recommend for a much more in-depth roundup.
To help you get to know some of what's new and changed in iOS 12, Thomas
Domville has recorded a summary podcast
<https://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/overview-some-new-features-and-ch
anges-ios-12> .
And What About Accessibility?
As is usual for major iOS releases, there are several changes, enhancements,
and fixes in iOS 12 for blind and low vision users.
below are the changes we are currently aware of:
New Commands for Braille Display Users
New braille display commands have been added to assist with quicker
navigation of web pages and documents based on many different text
attributes. Though these braille display commands have been added, they do
not have keyboard commands assigned to them by default and are
user-configurable. To see a list of all of the new options, go to
Settings>General>Accessibility>VoiceOver>Braille>the name of your
display>More Info>Braille Command>Navigation. The new navigation options
allow the user to quickly jump to the next and previous of any of the
following changes in text:
* block quote
* Bold text
* Color change
* Different item
* Font change
* Form item
* Heading
* Image
* Italic text
* Item of same type
* Link
* List
* Misspelled word
* Plain text
* Same block quote
* Same heading level
* Style change
* Table
* Underlined text
* Visited link
To assign any of the above options a braille keyboard command, do the
following:
1. Go to Settings>General>Accessibility>VoiceOver>Braille>the name of your
display>More Info>Braille Command>Navigation.
2. Find any of the options listed above and select it.
3. Navigate to "Assign New Braille Keys," and activate this option.
4. Press the key, or combination of keys, that you wish to be assigned
this command. Be sure to either pick something you do not ever use, or a
brand new command altogether. For example, on the Focus display, I may use
Nav Rocker Down, since it will scroll the iOS Device right one page, but I
always use Space with O to achieve this.
5. If the command you have chosen doesn't already have something assigned
to it, you will be done with this process. If the Braille keyboard
assignment does have a command already associated with that keyboard
combination, you will get an alert telling you what the already-assigned
action is, and asking you if you wish to change it.
6. Choose "OK" or "Cancel," and the appropriate option will be chosen. You
can now press that Braille keyboard combination you have assigned this
function, and the desired action should be taken.
Other Accessibility Changes & Enhancements in iOS 12
* Speak Confirmation is a new option available which allows the user
to decide whether they want to have confirmation that tasks carried out with
the Actions rotor are confirmed. For example, adjusting this setting will
affect whether VoiceOver speaks confirmation of whether a message has been
deleted from the Mail app; whether an app has been closed in the App
Switcher; or that an app has been moved to a new location on the Home
Screen. Find this new option under the Verbosity section of VoiceOver's
settings.
* New Irish and South African voices have been added to Siri. This
means they are also available to VoiceOver, Speak screen, and any other
feature utilizing the iOS voices. Note that these voices were briefly
available under iOS 11.4.1, but were removed for reasons unknown.
* When using the misspelled rotor option, a misspelled word is
selected and you can now swipe left or right to select a replacement and
then double tap to choose that word.
* If you are making a presentation and need to send audio to an HDMI
display, you can select this option in the Audio section of VoiceOver's
settings before you connect to HDMI. Then, when you connect, VoiceOver audio
will go to the HDMI device.
* After composing a new text message, pressing the enter key on a
Bluetooth keyboard or braille display would send a message. While being
fairly consistent, this would sometimes not work. If you have sounds
unmuted, you would get confirmation that your message was sent. VoiceOver
now speaks "message sent" to further confirm that your message has been
sent.
Fixed & New Bugs
iOS 12 brings bug fixes for VoiceOver users and also introduces some new
bugs. We've put these on their own pages, linked below. While there are
fewer new bugs for VoiceOver users than in previous releases in recent
memory, it is disheartening to see that some braille bugs have been carried
over from iOS 11 and another introduced in iOS 12 which eliminates access to
the Misspelled Words rotor option for braille users. While text input with a
braille display remains unchanged since iOS 11.4.1, it is sad to see that it
has not improved.
How to Update to iOS 12
iOS 12 is compatible with all devices that were supported by iOS 11. Apple
lists all supported devices on its iOS 12 preview page
<https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/> .
Once Apple releases iOS 12 on 17th September, it will be available via
Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General > Software Update) or via iTunes on
a Mac or PC.
Before updating, we strongly recommend making a full and complete backup of
your device (either in iTunes or iCloud, depending on personal preference).
This will ensure that, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong
during the update process, you will have a current backup on hand in case a
device restore becomes necessary. Also, if using OTA update, we recommend
plugging your device into a power source for the duration of the
download/installation process - so as to prevent the unlikely event of your
battery going dead during the update.
More information on how to update the software on your iOS device is
available on this Apple Support page
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204> .
The Accessibility Bugs Introduced & Resolved in iOS 12 for Blind & Low
Vision Users
This post contains details of the accessibility bugs for blind and low
vision users which we believe to have been introduced in iOS 12, as well as
details of the bugs from earlier versions of iOS which have been resolved in
this release.
As is now our routine practice, each new bug has been given a severity
rating; these ratings are based upon what we believe to be the implications
for accessing and using iOS features and functionality and the level of
impact on the overall user experience for those impacted by each bug.
However, as these ratings are subjective, it is very possible that they may
not reflect your own use case, so please bear this in mind when making any
decision on whether to upgrade to iOS 12 upon its release.
At the time of posting, our team has identified only one bug which we would
classify as serious; however, while this bug is serious, it is one which is
unlikely to affect a vast majority of users.
We strongly recommend that you read through this post before updating-as
this will allow you to make an informed decision on whether to install iOS
12 when it becomes available on Monday.
As we always stress, we can make no claims on the completeness or accuracy
of our testing. We are only a small team, and it is simply impossible for us
to test all devices, configurations, applications, and use cases.
Some of the bugs listed below will be specific to a certain device,
configuration, or use case; this is definitely the case with the one serious
bug we have identified at the time of writing. So, it is entirely likely
that you will not encounter all of what we list; and it is also possible
that you may encounter bugs or regressions that we did not identify during
our testing. This post represents the findings of a small group of people
using iOS 12 in every-day scenarios during the beta cycle, and our testing
is by no means comprehensive or exhaustive.
Of course, it's even more important that you let Apple know of any
additional bugs that you find (they already know about the ones currently
listed here and are actively working on resolving them). This post
<https://www.applevis.com/blog/advocacy-apple-applevis-ios/found-accessibili
ty-bug-ios-or-os-x-here-s-how-let-apple-know-and> explains why you should
report bugs directly to Apple, as well as the best ways to do so.
With all of the disclaimers out of the way, here are the new bugs for blind
and low vision users which we believe to be present in iOS 12:
Serious Bugs
* If you do not have a passcode set on your device, it is not
possible to activate notifications on the Lock Screen with VoiceOver
enabled. The options to clear and manage notifications work as expected;
however, when a VoiceOver user double-taps on a notification and there is no
passcode set on the device, it is not possible to activate the notification.
We cannot stress enough that this bug is limited to devices that do not have
a passcode set; activating notifications on devices with a passcode works as
expected.
Moderate Bugs
* When using a braille display with the Messages app, if one presses
a cursor routing button and then immediately starts typing text, the word
"message" will be inserted.
* When using the "Misspelled Words" rotor option with a braille
display, replacements do not show up on the braille display, though you can
hear with speech that carrying out the appropriate action does occur. On the
braille display, the word only remains highlighted until the replacement is
inserted.
* The Misspelled Words option sometimes does not appear in the Rotor
when in a text field. In some apps, this feature never appears; whilst in
others, the behavior of this feature is inconsistent.
Minor Bugs
* There are several pronunciation and inflection issues with the new
Irish Siri Female voice when it is used with VoiceOver.
* In Notes, there are duplicated rotor actions to pin, move, lock,
and delete notes.
Accessibility Bugs Resolved in iOS 12
Our testing suggests that the following pre-existing accessibility bugs have
been resolved in iOS 12:
* Cancelling the drag of a Home Screen icon now leaves it in its
previous position as intended.
* After using 3D Touch to access 'Peek' menus in the Music app,
VoiceOver users will no longer be able to locate screen elements which are
not part of that menu and should not be accessible.
In Closing
We have been compiling these lists of new bugs for every major iOS release
since iOS 7; and we can state with complete certainty that iOS 12 introduces
the fewest number of new bugs for VoiceOver and braille users since we began
our testing. Our experience during the beta cycle has been one where most
new bugs have been resolved very quickly by Apple's engineers; for this, our
thanks go to everybody at Apple who has been involved with the development
of iOS 12 and to the community of VoiceOver users who participated in the
beta cycle.
Apple to Release tvOS 12 on September 17; Bringing Dolby Atmos, Password
Autofill & Zero Sign-On to the Fourth & Fifth Generation Apple TV
Apple is to release tvOS 12 on Monday 17th September. In this post we
highlight some of the new changes and features that this update will bring
to the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV.
. It is perhaps unsurprising that the platform which received the least
attention during Apple's WWDC keynote
<https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-apple-tv-apple-watch-ios-macos-news/rec
ap-wwdc-2018> earlier this year, is also the one which sees the fewest new
features and significant changes in the pending round of OS releases.
For AppleInsider
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/06/19/everything-new-in-tvos-12-over-2
0-new-features-for-apple-tv> , the biggest new feature in tvOS 12 is support
for Dolby Atmos which "will make the Apple TV the only set top box to
support both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos". As it did previously with 4K
content, Apple will be upgrading eligible content to support Dolby Atmos for
free.
One of AppleInsider's favorite new features in tvOS is password autofill:
Whenever a user goes to sign into an app, the QuickType keyboard will
automatically appear on their iPhone or iPad. But thanks to tvOS 12 and iOS
12, it will now include access to saved passwords. This makes it measurably
easier to sign-in to apps and services on the device. What's more, there is
now support for guests. When going to sign-in, if an unknown iOS device is
within a foot or so from the Siri remote, it will automatically get
presented with a pairing code prompt before they are able to then use their
own stored passwords to sign-in. It works delightfully well.
An improved user experience is also promised by the single sign-on successor
that's new in tvOS 12, zero sign-on, which uses your location and local
network to automatically authenticate you against your cable service and
sign you into all of the apps you receive as part of your subscription.
For a more complete list of what's new in tvOS 12, MacRumors
<https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/tvos-12/> offers a good overview.
And What About Accessibility?
We will not be able to test tvOS 12 ahead of its public release, so have not
yet been able to explore its new features or check for any changes which
will affect blind or low vision users. We will update this post with
anything that we learn.
How to Update to tvOS 12
To install tvOS 12 on a fourth or fifth generation Apple TV after it becomes
available on 17th September, go to the Settings channel, then look for the
System section near the bottom. From here, look for Software Updates under
Maintenance, then select Update Software and Download and Install.
More information on how to update the software on your Apple TV is available
on this Apple Support page <https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202716> .
Apple to Release watchOS 5 on September 17th; Bringing Better Fitness
Tracking, a New Podcast App & Walkie Talkie Functionality to the Apple Watch
Apple is to release watchOS 5 on Monday 17th September, [saying that it will
enable you to do <https://www.apple.com/watchos-preview/> "even more with
your Apple Watch":
Activity competitions with your friends. Brand-new workouts. Innovations to
help you take your running further. And more
intelligent, fun ways to keep you connected to the people and information
you care about. With watchOS 5, you can do even more with your Apple Watch
from your morning workout to lights out.
Below are some of the highlights of what watchOS 5 will bring to your wrist.
We will cover the features generally here, linking to tutorials that offer
deep dives where available.
Walkie Talkie
Apple Watch is now a walkie talkie. When someone talks to you using this new
option, you'll feel a tap on your wrist and hear an audio cue. If you raise
your wrist, the message will play. You can choose to respond, recording your
own message which the other person will hear just as you heard theirs. This
is meant to be used between two people, offering no group chat options. It
is also meant to be similar to a real walkie talkie in that you can't save
messages, or re-play them once they've played through. For quick chats where
you don't want to deal with dictation problems, it's a great option.
Podcasts
You can finally access podcasts on your wrist with the new Podcasts app for
watchOS 5. As with most Watch apps, the companion app on your iPhone does
the bulk of the work. You choose your podcast subscriptions, manage
playlists, and so on using your phone. Anytime a subscribed podcast has a
new episode available, though, you can listen to it with Apple Watch, no
iPhone required. Episodes will either sync from iPhone or, if that's not an
option, will stream directly. So long as your Watch has an internet
connection, either wifi or cellular, you're ready to go. As with any audio
on Apple Watch, you'll need to connect to a bluetooth speaker or headset in
order to enjoy your podcasts.
Fitness Updates
A large focus of watchOS 5 is its ability to help you get and stay fit. To
that end, Apple has introduced the following features:
* You can invite someone to participate in a seven-day fitness
challenge. Whoever does the most physical activity during the competition
time will win. You've been able to share activity data with contacts before,
but never truly compete like this.
* Apple Watch can now prompt you to start a workout if it detects
activity. It doesn't support every workout type, but it can do the common
ones, like a walk or bike trip. If you do forget to start the workout and
choose to do so from this notification, you'll get credit for activity you
did previous to that moment, meaning you won't miss out on much of your
workout even though automatic detection waits a bit before asking you.
Similarly, you will be prompted to end a workout if you forget to do so, and
your workout time will be adjusted for you.
* Yoga and hiking are now available as workout types. Apple says
that their yoga workouts use motion and heart rate to determine what kind of
yoga is being performed, as there are so many variants with a wide range of
activity levels. As to hiking, elevation and other special metrics are
applied to separate hikes from regular walks and keep the calorie burn
estimate more accurate. The existing running workout gets new features, too,
with a rolling mile time, paces per minute, and other details now available.
Other Changes
Finally, we have some other changes that don't have their own section, but
are no less important or useful.
* You can now access control and notification centers anywhere. Even
if you're in an app, you can swipe down or up from the top or bottom of the
screen to open the control or notification center. It's wonderful to be able
to check notifications while doing a workout or controlling your music.
* The Control Center is now laid out in two columns instead of one.
More importantly, you can edit it! Swipe up or down on any control center
icon and double tap on "edit". You can now move any control left or right
until it's where you want it. You can put any control wherever you like.
* The Siri face has received two improvements: third-party apps can
offer complications for it, and Apple says it is now more accurate, offering
data in a more timely manner than in the past.
* Notifications can now be interactive, with apps that support the
new feature able to offer choices right in Notification Center. You might
alter how many people are on a reservation, or move an appointment time,
without needing to open the relevant app at all. Plus, notifications are now
grouped and offer management options, just like in iOS 12.
* Some universities now offer student ID cards on Apple Watch. It is
unclear whether Apple works with specific universities to make this happen,
or if the program is available to anyone. It is also unclear if this can
apply to ID cards for places other than schools.
Thomas Domville has recorded a podcast in which he showcases much of what's
new and changed in watchOS 5
<https://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/overview-some-new-features-and-ch
anges-watchos-5> .
Additionally, for a more complete list of what's new in watchOS 5, MacRumors
<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-5/> offers a good overview.
And What About Accessibility?
It is our understanding that watchOS 5 brings no substantive new features or
enhancements for blind and low vision users. We are currently aware of the
following accessibility-related changes, mostly to do with accessing the
mainstream features new in this update:
* Touch the very top or bottom edge of the screen and, when you feel
the haptic feedback and hear the sound, move your finger toward the opposite
edge. This is how you access Control Center (swipe from bottom to top) or
Control Center (top to bottom) within apps. The two-finger gestures you are
used to on watch faces still work, for now at least, but the new system is
the only way to access these features when you're inside an app.
* Actions are now available in Control Center, to let you edit which
items go where.
We have only been able to carry out some extremely limited testing of
watchOS 5, so have not yet been able to explore in full these new features
or check for any further changes which will affect blind or low vision
users. We will update this post with
anything else that we learn.
How to Update to watchOS 5
watchOS 5 will be available after its release on Monday 17th September by
going to the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating to General> Software
Update. To install the update, your Watch must be connected to its charger
and have at least 50% battery power.
More information on how to update the software on your Apple Watch is
available on this Apple Support page
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204641> .
While there are no changes specific to accessibility (that we found, at
least), all the great new mainstream features seem to be fully accessible
from day one.
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