Apple Showcases 'Magnifier on Mac' and 'Music Haptics' Accessibility Features [Video]

Apple has posted two new videos showcasing its Magnifier on Mac and Music Haptics accessibility features.

The new Magnifier and enhancements to Music Haptics are expected to launch with iOS 19 and macOS 16 later this year. These updates, along with a host of new accessibility features, were announced by Apple earlier this week. They will likely become available to developers as early as next month during WWDC 2025.


Take a look at the video below...


Magnifier on Mac
Magnifier on Mac makes the physical world more accessible for anyone with low vision. If you're in a setting like a classroom, Magnifier connects to your iPhone camera so you can zoom in on a screen or whiteboard. You can also adjust brightness, contrast, color filters, and even perspective to make text and images easier to see. With Magnifier on Mac, you can now bring whatever is important into focus.




Music Haptics on iPhone
Kenneth "Kiddo K" Alexander is a Louisiana-born rapper known for his unique sound and hyper-realistic lyrical styling. In 2005, Kiddo and his family became part of the over 700,000 people affected by Hurricane Katrina. At just 9 days old, Kiddo fell ill with pneumonia and lost part of his hearing as a result of being displaced from the disaster. In 2019, Kiddo began posting freestyle videos online, and was able to focus more fully on pursuing a career in music once school became virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to real life events, Kiddo's songs weave narratives through the trials and opportunities that have affected his family and community, in the hopes that regardless of background or upbringing, listeners will be able to appreciate his experiences and be connected with him through that.