Xbox’s Game Pass obsession has changed the game
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Apple unveils new accessibility features including eye-tracking
In a positive step forward for disability awareness, Apple’s latest updates will make navigation easier via eye-tracking. Its software will also be available to a wider range of users.
Coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple has announced several new updates specifically designed for people with physical disabilities.
These will include eye-tracking, music haptics, and vocal shortcuts.
‘We believe deeply in the transformative power of innovation to enrich lives,’
