Apple released the latest versions of its flagship operating systems, including iOS and iPad 26 for the popular iPhone and iPad product lines, in September 2025. Amongst the many new features are a significant number of improvements for braille users in VoiceOver, the built-in screen reader.
In this, the first part of a two-part series, Matthew Horspool will lift the lid on what is new and changed for users of braille displays and Braille Screen Input. He will cover:
- Braille Keyboard Input
- Item overview
- New cursor and text selection options
- Quick navigation
- Single-hand Braille Screen Input
- Changing gestures in Braille Screen Input Command mode
Chapter marks have been added to aid navigation.
Links of Interest
- Braille Screen Input presentation by Matthew Horspool on Accessible World Tek Talk
- Type braille directly on the iPhone screen with VoiceOver
- Type braille directly on the iPad screen with VoiceOver
- Braille Screen Input, by Judy Dixon
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