Compared to Google’s Gemini, Apple Intelligence is a joke. It barely gets the basics right, so don’t even bother talking about more advanced functionality. However, we’re mostly talking about mainstream use, so could Apple Intelligence fare better when it comes to accessibility features? That’s something Apple is trying to find out.
Apple Intelligence gets applied to accessibility features
Apple’s press release states the company is previewing Apple Intelligence for accessibility. This means that users who rely on accessibility features such as VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader could benefit from the added help from AI.Â
So how does this work? For the Image Explorer feature in VoiceOver, Apple Intelligence will help provide more detailed descriptions of images systemwide. This includes photos, scanned bills, personal records, and more. Users can also press the Action button on the iPhone to activate Live Recognition to ask a question about what’s in the camera’s viewfinder. Users can then follow up with more questions if needed.
Apple is also applying Apple Intelligence to Voice Control. The company says that the feature now supports natural language input so that users have an easier time navigating their phones just by using their voice. Apple Intelligence is also coming to Accessibility Reader and can help summarize complex documents and translate them.
The company is also introducing generated subtitles for videos. Captions for videos aren’t new, but you can now use them for personal videos, such as videos you shot yourself or those shared by friends and family.
The bigger implication
That being said, it’s worth noting that Apple’s decision to bring Apple Intelligence to accessibility features could be a hint of what’s to come. iOS 27 will be the next major iOS update. According to the rumors, we might see deeper Apple Intelligence integration across the board.
We’ve heard reports that Apple could also open up Apple Intelligence to more third-party AI models. Right now, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the only supported third-party model, but that could change. The company has confirmed the dates for WWDC for June 8, so we should have more details then.
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