IOS 17 Accessible Updates

In this conversation, Evan and Jonathan catch up on recent episodes and collaborations with museums. They discuss the features and improvements in iOS 17, including the magnifier app with OCR capabilities, VoiceOver enhancements, adjustable per-voice settings, and the personal voice and live speech feature. They also mention the ability to adjust Siri's speaking rate. The episode concludes with the Sandwich of the Week segment and an announcement about a new sports podcast and shout-outs. Takeaways iOS 17 introduces several accessibility features and improvements, including enhancements to VoiceOver, adjustable per-voice settings, and the personal voice and live speech feature. The magnifier app now includes OCR capabilities, allowing users to read text and describe images. Siri's speaking rate can now be adjusted to suit individual preferences. The hosts announce a new sports podcast and invite listeners to participate as co-hosts. Listeners can leave shout-outs for upcoming holidays and special occasions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:32 Collaboration with Museums 02:30 Busy Week and Exciting Updates 03:08 Air Fryer with Smart Features 04:06 Using Siri to Follow Podcasts 05:12 Contacting the Show and Answering Questions 07:31 Apple Accessibility Features 08:16 Magnifier App and OCR Features 09:20 VoiceOver Improvements 11:14 Adjusting Per Voice Settings 15:03 Sound Curtain Feature 18:38 Personal Voice and Live Speech Feature 20:07 Adjusting Siri Speaking Rate 30:11 Sandwich of the Week 36:28 Shout-Outs and Sports Podcast Announcement 38:38 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Thank you for listening to this episode of Blind Level Tech. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at [email protected] or give us a phone call at 720-712-8856. ★ Support this podcast ★