About this episode

Mikah Sargent discusses simple accessibility features in Apple's ecosystem that enhance user experience.

You're missing out if you haven't explored Apple's accessibility menu. Mikah spotlights simple tweaks that solve real problems for everyone, not just those who need them. These are features you can toggle once, and love forever! Reducing car sickness with Vehicle Motion Cues and customizable dots Flash for Alerts: flash notifications with LED or screen for incoming calls and texts Custom haptic vibrations for messages and contacts Built-in white noise machine: Background Sounds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Music Haptics: feeling rhythms and beats through the Taptic Engine Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord . Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

People in this episode

Host: Mikah Sargent

Topics covered

• accessibility
• Apple features
• technology upgrades
• user experience
• haptic feedback

Keywords

• accessibility menu
• Vehicle Motion Cues
• Flash for Alerts
• custom haptic vibrations
• Background Sounds
• Music Haptics

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