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Title: A closer look at iOS 7.1's accessibility changes
Post by: HCK on March 16, 2014, 02:00:18 pm
A closer look at iOS 7.1's accessibility changes

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Along with CarPlay compatibility (http://www.macworld.com/article/2104242/the-real-impact-of-carplay-its-the-software-dummy.html) and some interface tweaks (http://www.macworld.com/article/2105988/ios-7-1-adds-carplay-interface-tweaks-accessibility-enhancements.html), Apple addressed several accessibility features in its latest iOS 7 update. Although primarily intended for low-vision users, iOS 7.1 improves features for blind users as well as those with motion impairments.</p><h2>iOS 7.1 and low-vision users</h2>
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iOS 7, in general, has been a challenge for low-vision users. Many of the stylistic choices such as transparency and lack of contrast and clearly defined buttons have made iOS difficult for some to see. This is made more challenging because vision is so variable. What works for one low-vision user is unlikely to work for another.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2107640/a-closer-look-at-ios-7-1s-accessibility-changes.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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