[NFBF-L] FW: [Tech-chat] iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera is a big win for accessibility - here are three ways how

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Subject: [NFBF-L] FW: [Tech-chat] iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera is a big win for accessibility - here are three ways how

iMore - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch blog - Thursday, October 19,
2023 at 8:01 AM iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera is a big win for accessibility
- here are three ways how A big win for accessibility, thanks to 5x zoom.
(Image credit: Future / Apple)
Apple launched its iPhone 15 series on September 22, and one of the big
highlights was a new lens in the 15 Pro Max.
I've owned one since launch day, and it's fantastic. Great battery, a
stunning display and a fast A17 Pro chip have proved impressive, and the
Action Button has been really useful for quickly launching some Shortcuts.
But it's the camera that's the biggest improvement here. With its 5x zoom
lens, I've been using it a bunch for taking photos of distant wildlife when
walking my dog.
But Apple's recent Accessibility improvements have given me cause to think
about how others use these devices with audio and visual impairments. Apple
has made strides to make sure accessibility is not an afterthought in its
products, and so it should. Accessibility allows many users to use their
iPhones in the same way that anyone else can, without feeling left out, but
making them feel empowered instead.
If you browse through TikTok and Instagram, you'll most likely stumble into
a 'Here's this hidden hack you've always had on your iPhone' video. I cringe
at these because they're not hidden, they're an accessibility feature.
Whether it's the Live Listen feature on AirPods or Assistive Touch, these
are meant to help those who need to use their device in certain ways.
After trying out these improvements to some Accessibility features on my
iPhone 15 Pro Max, here are three big features that will take advantage of
the new cameras.
Assistive Access
(Image credit: Apple)
This is the biggest feature to come out of Accessibility improvements in iOS
17. This transforms your iPhone's home screen to show big, easy-to-use
icons, which can help someone with visual needs in a big way.
Apple has also updated some of its apps to work with Assistive Access, and
this includes the Camera. When you launch it, you're brought to a list of
modes you can select. From Photo to Video, Selfie, and Video Selfie. After
this, a different interface appears that includes just one button to do the
desired action.
Granted, this is available on every iPhone that can run iOS 17. But if
you're visually impaired and you've been wanting to upgrade to the newest
and best iPhone, this is where you're going to reap the benefits of this new
feature.
It's very easy to use, and with the new cameras in the iPhone 15 Pro Max,
the app can take advantage of the improved lenses that can help make your
photos and videos shine.
Detection Mode in Magnifier
(Image credit: Future / Apple)
The Magnifier app first appeared in iOS 11, where you can zoom in on
different objects using your iPhone's camera. But it's only in recent years
that it's seen some new features.
For those unaware, you can launch it from Control Center by going to
Settings > Control Center and adding it to the list. Magnifier looks similar
to the Camera app, but there are toggles to easily switch on the LED light
of the back camera for instance. You can select a camera filter, or use the
slider to zoom in on subjects.
Detection mode can be found in Magnifier, which first appeared in iOS 15,
and only works with iPhone Pro models that have the LiDAR sensor. Once
enabled, there are three features you can use, with the first called Door
Detection. You can point it at a door, and it will tell you how far away it
is so you're ready to reach out and open it. There's also People Detection
which works the same way, but for people. Finally, Image Descriptions can
describe objects in front of the camera, wherever you point your iPhone at.
All of these could benefit from the new camera in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The
5x zoom and the ability to select different lenses could help you detect
doors and objects from a further distance. This could work well if you don't
have perfect eyesight. So you could be in a busy area and you're in a rush,
needing to make sure that you're close to the door at an office or a
shopping mall for instance.
Point and Speak
(Image credit: Apple / Future)
Point and Speak is a new feature in iOS 17 that appears in Detection Mode
within the Magnifier app, and can be found below the Image Descriptions
toggle. This can describe almost any object in front of you, so you know
where you are at that moment.
Point your iPhone at a keypad for example, and with your other hand, point
at certain numbers. Point and Speak will tell you what you're pointing at,
giving you a better idea of what numbers you're putting in.
While this is going to be very helpful for many, it's only going to be
supercharged with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Not just thanks to the improved
camera, but the bigger screen and better battery life will help those who
may have planned a day out somewhere. They may be using the Magnifier app
for most of the day, which will drain the battery of devices with lesser
battery life.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max, however, has the largest battery capacity of all
iPhones currently available. I've been able to get a day and a half use out
of mine, and that includes me using the Camera app for the majority of that
time.

A camera isn't just for taking photos of your food (Image credit: Future /
Apple) Apple puts accessibility at the forefront of the products that it
makes. The proof is in these features, alongside Personal Voice, virtual
game controller support, Live Speech, and much more.
Magnifier has quickly become one of the most important apps on the iPhone
for a certain group of users. For those with visual impairments, it can help
them open doors to enter a Library, or it can recognize different objects
when cooking for instance.
With the iPhone 15 Pro Max, all of these features are only supercharged.
>From the A17 Pro chip to the improved camera and display, it's the ultimate
accessibility device.
https://www.imore.com/iphone/iphone-15/iphone-15-pro-max-zoom-camera-is-a-bi
g-win-for-accessibility-here-are-three-ways-why

David Goldfield
Assistive Technology Specialist

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