Apple is preparing to release iOS 16.2 in December while adding the new Custom Accessibility Mode.
Codenamed “Clarity,” the new Custom Accessibility Mode essentially replaces the Springboard (which is the main iOS interface) with a more streamlined one. The feature, which is still not available to users in the current beta, will be available as an accessibility option, aiming to make the iPhone and iPad more user-friendly for those users who may find it too complicated.
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Apple describes Custom Accessibility Mode as a “customizable, enhanced way to use your iPhone and iPad.” In some ways, the new feature should be similar to the current Guided Access mode, which allows users to lock their device to a single app. However, Custom Accessibility Mode will allow users to navigate the system with some restrictions.
For example, users will be able to adjust things like the user interface and text size, apps available on the Home Screen, allowed contacts, and button access when Custom Accessibility Mode. A passcode can be set to prevent others from changing these settings. A triple-click on the side button (or Home button) quickly toggles Custom Accessibility Mode.
Apple released iOS 16 in September, followed by iPadOS 16 in October. However, despite highlighting hundreds of new features, many of which have already been released, the Custom Accessibility Mode is not currently listed on Apple's website.
See also: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta: All the new features
Although Apple is working on this Custom Accessibility Mode with iOS 16.2, it's unclear whether it will be available to users with the official release of the update or with a future version of iOS.
In addition to Custom Accessibility Mode, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 include a few notable changes. The Freeform collaboration app is now available to iPad, iPhone , and Mac. There are also changes to the Home app, updates to the Weather app, and more.
Source: 9to5mac.com
