Apple's New AI Features: Control a Wheelchair with Eye Gestures! Apple Unveils 5 Impressive AI Features Ahead of WWDC 2026..

Just days before its annual developer event (WWDC 2026), Apple has introduced a suite of impressive AI-powered accessibility features for its users. These updates have been specifically rolled out for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, with the primary objective of providing greater ease and independence in technology usage for users who experience visual, auditory, or speech-related impairments.

1. Smart VoiceOver and Live Recognition
Apple’s popular screen-reading feature, VoiceOver, has become smarter and more capable than ever before, powered by the strength of "Apple Intelligence." With this update, its ability to interpret images has seen significant improvement. Now, if you point your iPhone camera at a bill or document, this feature does more than just scan it; it verbally provides you with detailed information—such as the total amount of the bill or its due date.

Furthermore, with the help of the Live Recognition feature, users can identify objects and text in their surroundings in real-time. This feature is so intelligent that you can even ask follow-up questions about your environment. Additionally, to assist users who are blind or have low vision, the iPhone's Action Button has been integrated with the Magnifier tool. Now, with a single click, you can launch the Magnifier and easily control it using simple voice commands—such as "Zoom In" or "Turn on Flashlight."

2. Natural Voice Control
Apple has also made its Voice Control system more intuitive and human-like. Your Apple devices are now capable of understanding your everyday conversational language far more effectively. This makes navigating on-screen elements incredibly easy. You no longer need to memorize complex commands; you can simply issue instructions using natural language to get things done. For instance, if you are using the Files app, all you have to do is say: "Tap on the purple folder." Your device will not only instantly understand your command but will also open the folder without any delay, executing the instruction immediately.

3. Advanced Reader Mode
Apple has made its Reader Mode even more powerful and useful. This feature is now capable of processing even complex and dense documents with great ease. This includes challenging formats such as tables, images, and scientific research papers. Furthermore, users can now generate AI-powered summaries of any lengthy article in a matter of moments. Most notably, you can even translate content into another language while preserving the original formatting, fonts, and colors. This makes the reading and comprehension experience easier than ever before.

4. AI Live Captions for Videos
There is no longer any need to struggle to understand videos that lack subtitles. Apple's new AI-powered feature will now automatically generate accurate captions for videos. This remarkable utility works not only on videos you have recorded yourself...

...but it is also effective for video clips sent by friends or family. Moreover, users will have complete freedom to customize the size and style of the captions on the screen to suit their preferences, making the viewing experience even more seamless.

5. Wheelchairs Controlled via Eye Gestures with Vision Pro
Apple has introduced a truly revolutionary and unique project for the Apple Vision Pro that takes technology to an entirely new level. With the help of this new feature, supported wheelchairs can now be controlled solely through eye movements. Apple claims that this system will operate with precision across various lighting conditions without requiring frequent recalibration. Currently, this is being rolled out in the United States, where it will work with Tolt and LUCI Drive Systems.

What are some other key updates, and when will these features become available?
In addition to these major features, Apple has also introduced several minor yet significant changes to further enhance accessibility. For individuals with hearing impairments, the Name Recognition feature will now support 50 different languages. This will make communication even easier. Additionally, a Large Text option is now becoming available for Apple TV users. Furthermore, users utilizing "Made for iPhone" hearing aids will now be able to switch their hearing aids between different Apple devices much more easily and quickly.