Hints found in the second iOS 16.2 beta show that Apple is trying to make the user interface (UI) of iPhones and iPads even easier for those who want it, through a new mode.
The new mode, called Special Accessibility Mode, was first discovered by 9to5 Mac. The second iOS 16.2 beta is currently available for download through the Apple Developer Program, but the new mode is currently not available. This could mean that the feature is far from being released, or that it’s just something Apple is experimenting with. Still, it stands out as an important sign that the company continues to work on accessibility features for its user base.
Reportedly, the purpose of Custom Accessibility Mode is to make iPhones and iPads more “user-friendly” for people who find their interfaces too cluttered. The mod allows people to change the layout of the UI to a grid or list style. Text and application icons on the home screen can be made much larger. You can also enable quick access to certain SOS features, such as the Emergency Services Button.
It also allows you to create a password to prevent other people using the same device from changing the settings, 9to5 Mac says. Triple-tapping the Side or Home button can enable and disable Special Accessibility Mode.
The mod drastically simplifies the design of apps and the Home Screen and seems to focus on making elements bigger. A new Health widget will remind users to take their medication. New animations in the Music app resize the song display to indicate that the song is playing or paused.
In a recent Power On bulletin, Apple news outlet Mark Gurman said he expects iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 to be officially released in mid-December. With these updates, users will be able to use the long-awaited Freeform application and the next version of Stage Manager. In addition, Gurman also pointed out that the release date of iOS 16.3 is in the first quarter of 2023…
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