The iPhone has a reputation for being easy to use, but a recent email from Sandra in New Jersey highlights some of the hurdles she’s experiencing with the iPhone’s double-squeeze motion. Double squeeze action is a feature that allows you to quickly activate Siri, your iPhone’s voice assistant, by squeezing the side of your device. This solution opens up a world of amazing voice command tricks to better control your iPhone.
”Hello Cyber Guy. I have an issue with Apple regarding squeeze for purchase confirmation etc. Many people do not have the ability to perform a double squeeze. Their hands don’t work for various reasons. The first people that come to mind are the elderly, but also those suffering from carpel tubes, arthritis, and many other illnesses.
After my daughter finished a business meeting all day, we were having dinner with a client and she choked on her steak without realizing it. This is personal for me. Her heart stopped for more than six minutes. Her health care workers refused to give up on her and although she is now strong in mind and body, she has to fight to walk again and most of her hands are missing. I can no longer use it.
One thing she can’t do is hold and check her iPhone. She is very literate and intuitive with her colleagues and will get along well with anyone.
Here’s how to make your iPhone more accessible. (CyberGuy.com)
If you have any suggestions, please let us know. ”
— Sandra, Glen Ridge, NJ
This led me to think more deeply about how iPhone can be tailored to individuals with different levels of hand movement. It’s not just about what a device can do out of the box, but how it can be tailored to individual needs.
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Unleash the potential of AssistiveTouch
AssistiveTouch lets you use your iPhone when you have trouble touching the screen or when you need an adaptive accessory. It’s like having a virtual friend who pushes hard-to-reach buttons. This appears as a floating button on the screen and allows you to perform various actions without pressing any physical buttons.
How to enable AssistiveTouch
- go to setting
- Then scroll down and accessibility tap on it
- Scroll down and click touch
- Finally, tap AssistiveTouch to switch on
Follow these iPhone accessibility steps. (CyberGuy.com)
Floating buttons will appear to assist you with various gestures and actions. For those who want to learn more, Apple Support’s free sessions are just testimonials. Click away.
How to use AssistiveTouch on iPhone. (CyberGuy.com)
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Voice control: verbal command center
Voice Control takes the phrase “talk to your hand” to a whole new level, allowing you to direct actions on your iPhone with verbal commands. Voice Control lets you use your voice to control your iPhone even when you’re on a call or not connected to the Internet.
How to set up voice control
- Open it, please settings app and tap accessibility
Follow these steps to set up voice control on your iPhone. (CyberGuy.com)
- Then select voice control and tap Voice control setup
Tap here to set up voice control on your iPhone. (CyberGuy.com)
Follow the instructions to set up the voice controls that best suit your needs. Using simple verbal commands makes it easy to operate on the phone. And if the road becomes rickety, apple support We’re here to schedule a free guided session with Apple Support.
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Switch Control: A new way to navigate
Switch Control is an accessibility feature that allows users with disabilities to use one or more switches to operate iPhone. These switches can have external adaptive buttons, head movements, and voiced or unvoiced sounds.
Switch Control allows you to move the cursor on your iPhone screen and perform various actions such as tapping, zooming in, and zooming out.
For more information on how to enable this on your phone, please visit: Apple support page. There are some complexities to this, so feel free to schedule a free session with Apple Support. here We will guide you through the steps.
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Cart important points
Given the challenges faced by people like the daughter of the concerned parent who emailed us, the difficulty of verifying iPhone functionality could be a hurdle. That’s clear. But features like AssistiveTouch, Voice Control, and Switch Control prove that the path to a more accessible iPhone is well within reach.
Have you or someone you know tinkered with these settings before? How have they changed your iPhone interaction experience? Email us to let us know. Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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