To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple introduced a set of features designed to enhance digital access for people with disabilities. The company released two new videos that spotlight Music Haptics on iPhone and Magnifier for Mac. These tools allow users with hearing or vision challenges to engage with content in more personal and independent ways.
Music Haptics Turns Sound Into Touch
Apple’s Music Haptics feature, available in iOS 18, helps users feel the rhythm and energy of music through precise vibrations. This tool supports people who are deaf or hard of hearing, giving them a new way to enjoy music beyond sound.
In one of the videos, Louisiana-based rapper Kiddo K shares how this feature changed his connection with music. After suffering hearing loss from repeated infections, he discovered a new way to experience music. “Music isn’t about listening,” Kiddo says. “It’s about feeling it.” His song “Platoon” plays during the clip, demonstrating how haptic feedback brings the beat to life.
Mac Magnifier Brings Clarity to Learning
Apple also introduced Magnifier for Mac, arriving soon with macOS 16 and iOS 19. This feature lets users connect their iPhone to their Mac, turning the iPhone into a magnifying lens for lecture slides, notes, or other visuals.
In the second video, a student demonstrates how she uses Magnifier to zoom in, adjust contrast, and apply color filters—making classroom content easier to see. This tool gives students more control over how they access visual information, especially in learning environments.
Apple Expands Its Commitment to Inclusion
Along with Music Haptics and Magnifier, Apple revealed other upcoming features such as Braille Access, Live Captions on Apple Watch, and an Accessibility Reader. These tools aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, can use Apple’s products fully and confidently.
With each innovation, Apple reinforces its mission to create technology that works for everyone—on every device, in every setting.
