Also, the new Audio Ducking Amount doesn’t seem to automatically show up in the rotor, so if you want it there, go to your VoiceOver settings, Rotor items, and it was the last thing in there for me.
Select it, then you can use it from the rotor. Richard, “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” – Jane Wagner, from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. My web site: <https://www.turner42.com> https://www.turner42.com From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Richard Turner via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [BlindApples] Apple releases iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2; Bringing Fixes and Refinements for VoiceOver and Braille Users | AppleVis Greetings, Below is the link to the Applevis article about iOS 18.2 with the text following the link. https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-182-ipados-182-bringing-fixes-refinements-voiceover-braille-users Apple releases iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2; Bringing Fixes and Refinements for VoiceOver and Braille Users Apple has today released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 to the public; bringing several accessibility fixes and feature refinements for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users. iOS 18.2 also brings Siri and Writing Tools integration with ChatGPT, Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand to Apple Intelligence-capable devices; as well as Visual Intelligence to iPhone 16 models. For VoiceOver and braille users, our experience is that the following accessibility bugs have been resolved or meaningfully improved in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2: * <https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/apple-intelligence-text-summaries-are-not-fully-accessible-voiceover-users> Summaries in the Mail app can now be read with VoiceOver when double-tapping the "Summarize" button. * <https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/some-situations-it-not-possible-add-apps-folders-using-voiceover-rotors-drag-drop-method> On iOS 18.2, it is once again possible to place apps into folders using the actions rotor. However, this issue is still believed to be present on iPadOS. * <https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/when-choosing-app-open-app-lock-screen-action-voiceover-becomes-stuck-dialog-box> There is now a "Dismiss popup" button in the screen for choosing an app or shortcut as a Lock Screen quick action, allowing the user to easily dismiss the popup and complete the process. * <https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/when-performing-t9-search-keypad-tab-phone-app-voiceover-does-not-speak-search-results> VoiceOver now speaks search results when performing a T9 search in the Keypad tab of the Phone app. * VoiceOver now offers better spoken feedback when activating Type to Siri with a four-finger swipe down. New Features and Refinements for VoiceOver and Braille Users in iOS 18.2 iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 includes some refinements to existing VoiceOver features: * Apple has further refined how audio ducking works, making the feature easier to understand and customize. In iOS 18.2, there is now an option, called Ducking Amount, which allows one to adjust the amount that non-VoiceOver audio is reduced. The higher the ducking amount, the quieter other audio will be. This setting may be found in Settings> Accessibility> VoiceOver> Audio> Audio Ducking, under the 'Ducking Amount' heading. * It is now possible to enter braille chord commands on QWERTY keyboards in the same way they can be used with Braille Screen Input. This mode supports up to 8-dot braille. Dot 1 corresponds with the F key, dot 4 corresponds with the J key, etc. Find this new option by going to Settings> Accessibility> VoiceOver> Braille> Enter Braille Chords on Keyboard. Note that when this setting is turned on, there will be issues surrounding typing, as VoiceOver drops letters randomly in any text fields. As such, to type text in a text field, it is recommended that the user turn this feature off when typing. iOS 18.2 release notes This update introduces new features powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new ways to communicate, work, and express yourself, all while protecting your data with an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI. New features include Image Playground which lets you create delightful, fun images, Genmoji to create original emoji to share with family and friends, ChatGPT support integrated right into Siri and Writing Tools, and more. This release also includes Visual intelligence with Camera Control, enhancements to Mail, Photos, Safari, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone. Apple Intelligence (All iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max) * Image Playground * A new app that lets you use concepts, descriptions, and people from your photo library to create fun, playful images in multiple styles * Swipe through previews and choose from as you add concepts to your playground * Choose from animation and illustration styles when creating your image * Create images in Messages and Freeform, as well as third party apps * Images are synced in your Image Playground library across all your devices with iCloud * Genmoji * Genmoji allows you to create a custom emoji right from the keyboard * Genmoji are synced in your sticker drawer across all your devices with iCloud * ChatGPT support * ChatGPT from OpenAI can be accessed right from Siri or Writing Tools * Compose in Writing Tools allows you to create something from scratch with ChatGPT * Siri can tap into ChatGPT when relevant to provide you an answer * A ChatGPT account is not required and your requests will be anonymous and won’t be used to train OpenAI’s models * Sign in with ChatGPT to access your account benefits, and requests will be covered by OpenAI’s data policies * Image Wand turns sketches and handwritten or typed notes into images in Notes * Describe your change in Writing Tools allows you to suggest how you’d like something rewritten, for example as a poem Camera Control (iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max) * Visual Intelligence with Camera Control helps you instantly learn about places or interact with information simply by pointing your iPhone at the object, with the option to tap into Google Search or ChatGPT * Camera Control two-stage shutter lets you lock focus and exposure in Camera when light pressing the Camera Control Mail * Mail Categorization sorts your messages to help you prioritize the most important messages * Digest view groups all of the messages from one sender into a single bundle for easy browsing Photos * Video viewing improvements, including the ability to scrub frame-by-frame and a setting to turn off auto-looping video playback * Improvements when navigating Collections views, including the ability to swipe right to go back to the previous view * Recently Viewed and Recently Shared album history can be cleared * Favorites album appears in the Utilities collection in addition to Pinned Collections Safari * New background images to customize your Safari Start Page * Import and Export enables you to export your browsing data from Safari and import browsing data from another app into Safari * HTTPS Priority upgrades URLs to HTTPS whenever possible * File Download Live Activity shows the progress of a file download in the Dynamic Island and on your home screen This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes: * Voice Memos supports layered recording, letting you add vocals over an existing song idea without the need for headphones — then import your two-track projects directly into Logic Pro (iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max) * Share Item Location in Find My helps you locate and recover misplaced items by easily and securely sharing the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with trusted third parties, such as airlines * Natural language search in Apple Music and Apple TV app lets you describe what you’re looking for using any combination of categories like genres, moods, actors, decades, and more * Favorite Categories in Podcasts allows you to choose your favorite categories and get relevant show recommendations that you can easily access in your Library * Personalized Search page in Podcasts highlights the most relevant categories and editorially curated collections tailored to you * Sudoku for News+ Puzzles provided in three difficulty levels and available for News+ subscribers * Support for the Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro 2 in Cyprus, Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom * Support for the Hearing Aid feature on AirPods Pro 2 in United Arab Emirates * Pre-market price quotes in Stocks lets you track NASDAQ and NYSE tickers prior to market open * Fixes an issue where recently captured photos do not appear immediately in the All Photos grid * Fixes an issue where Night mode photos in Camera could appear degraded when capturing long exposures (iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max) Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: <https://support.apple.com/100100> https://support.apple.com/100100 How to update iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 are available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General > Software Update) via Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or via iTunes on a PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier. Before updating, we strongly recommend making a full and complete backup of your device (either locally or in iCloud, depending on personal preference). This will ensure that, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the update process, you will have a current backup on hand in case a device restore becomes necessary. Also, if using OTA update, we recommend plugging your device into a power source for the duration of the download/installation process, so as to prevent the unlikely event of your battery going dead during the update. 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