Each year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awards awards to companies that make efforts in terms of accessibility. The idea is to encourage them to create features for people with disabilities.
“The iPhone is the most powerful assistive device”
At Apple, it'siOS 14which caught the attention of the jury. FCC Chairman Jessica Rosenworcel welcomed developments that “have advanced accessibility in ways that have had a significant impact on people's lives».
More concretely, four new features present on the OS particularly attracted the FCC: the detection of people in the Loupe application; Group FaceTime which recognizes a participant in sign language and highlights their video; sound recognition and in particular the fact that the iPhone can listen to specific sounds such as alarms and warn the user; recognition of VoiceOver which gives a fairly complete description of websites and applications.
As expected, the news delighted Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of global accessibility policy and initiatives at Apple:
We are very honored to receive this award. (…) Apple has always been focused on creating the best products and services so our customers can learn, connect and pursue their passions. But we believe technology is truly at its best when it's built to help everyone, including people with disabilities.
As a reminder, Apple has long made efforts regarding accessibility and it has even become one of the company's communication axes. By the way, Sarah Herrlingergreetedalready last year the positive developments occurring on the iPhone: “Over time, the iPhone has become the most powerful and popular assistive device of all time.»
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