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Mobile A11y

Mobile accessibility resources, guidance, and opinions for developers.
Edited by Rob Whitaker

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iOS Custom Accessibility Actions

··988 words·5 mins ·Updated
Learn when and how to use iOS custom accessibility actions to reduce navigation noise for VoiceOver, Switch Control, and keyboard users — without hiding functionality.

Checking accessibility with SwiftUI Previews

·956 words·5 mins ·New
SwiftUI previews offer a fast, practical way to see the output of our view code. But did you know you can also use them to test accessibility-related UI changes including Dynamic Type, localisation, and system accessibility settings, all without needing a physical device.

No, SwiftUI is not “Accessible by default”

·1138 words·6 mins ·New
"SwiftUI is accessible by default" is one of the most repeated misconceptions in iOS development. Here’s why that’s wrong and what you actually need to watch out for.