Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps: Building Accessible Apps for iOS and Android

© Rob Whitaker 2020

R. WhitakerDeveloping Inclusive Mobile Appshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5814-9_7

7. iOS Accessibility Features – General

Rob Whitaker¹ 

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Derby, UK

 

Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines¹ (often known as the HIG) are essential reading for anyone creating mobile apps for iOS – not just designers. The HIG sets out how Apple has worked to make UIKit flexible for you as an app developer but also clear and meaningful to your users.

The section on Accessibility² is the starting point when considering how to introduce accessibility to your iOS app. The HIG gives you the best overview of using iOS’ built-in accessibility considerations. Keeping your apps consistent with this guide (not just the accessibility section) will help your ...