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technology2 days ago•118 min saved

Apple's iOS 17 unlocks a built-in, distraction-free 'dumb phone' mode

Tom's Guide explains that iOS 17 includes Assistive Access, a built-in feature that can turn an iPhone into a distraction-free device by restricting it to a few apps (Calls, Messages, Maps, Camera) and locking the setup with a four‑digit passcode, making it practical for kids or anyone seeking a digital detox; to enable it, go to Settings > Accessibility > Assistive Access > Set Up Assistive Access, then pick apps and choose a preferred appearance (Grid).

via Tom's Guide|

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technology5 days ago•4 min saved

iOS 27 lets you turn an iPhone into a kid-friendly dumb phone

9to5Mac reports that Apple’s iOS 27 adds Assistive Access, a feature that lets you convert an iPhone into a controlled, kid-friendly device by selecting allowed apps, arranging a grid of large tiles, and even blocking web browsing by omitting Safari, enabling a strong parental-control style dumb-phone setup.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology7 days ago•10 min saved

Apple’s Hidden Assistive Access Turns iPhone Into a Kid-Friendly Six-App Dumb Phone

A WIRED piece shows that Apple’s Assistive Access feature in iOS 17 can tailor an iPhone into a six‑app, internet-sheared “dumb phone” for kids. By choosing allowed apps (Calls, Messages, Maps, Camera, Photos, Music) and not granting web browsers, the device can stay safe, trackable with Find My, and easily switched back to normal with a passcode. It’s a no‑subscription solution that critics note runs sluggishly and can override Screen Time limits, and Apple doesn’t widely market it for kids, but it offers a flexible Apple‑ecosystem option using existing hardware.

via WIRED|

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technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Transforming Your iPhone into a Kid-Friendly Device"

The new Assistive Access setting on iPhones and iPads simplifies the devices, turning them into feature phones, kid-friendly phones, music-only devices, home phones, or less-distracting phones. It offers tighter limitations and easier use, making it suitable for children, seniors, and those looking to reduce phone usage. The setting can be activated by going to Settings → Accessibility → Assistive Access and is beneficial for people with cognitive disabilities as well as those seeking a less complicated smartphone experience.

via The Washington Post|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple's iOS 17 introduces groundbreaking accessibility features inspired by Samsung"

Apple has announced new accessibility features for iPhones, including Assistive Access, Live Speech, and Personal Voice, which have been inspired by Samsung's Easy Mode, Bixby Text Call, and Bixby Custom Voice Creator. The features aim to improve accessibility for people with cognitive disabilities, those at risk of losing their voice, and those with low vision. Other new features include 'Made for iPhone Hearing Devices' certification, Voice Control improvements, and more natural voices for Voice Over. These features will be available in the iOS 17 update later this year.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple's New Accessibility Features Allow iPhones to Speak in Your Own Voice"

Apple has previewed a range of new accessibility features for its devices, including a Personal Voice feature that allows users to create a synthesized voice that sounds like them. The feature uses on-device machine learning to keep users' information private and secure. Apple is also introducing streamlined versions of its core apps as part of a feature called Assistive Access, which is designed to support users with cognitive disabilities. The features will arrive later this year and were designed with feedback from members of disability communities.

via The Verge|

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