Accessibility in iOS 27: Richer VoiceOver and Automatic Captions

Apple continues to invest in accessibility, and iOS 27 brings features that are smarter and more intuitive.

More Capable VoiceOver

VoiceOver gains new abilities for understanding the world around you, including richer image descriptions and integration with the Action button.

Automatic Captions for Video

A new captioning feature automatically generates synced subtitles for any video you watch. It can even translate existing captions into other languages, helping both deaf and hard-of-hearing users and anyone watching in a noisy place.

Support in Calls

With iOS 27.2, FaceTime can include a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner, showing that accessibility is expanding beyond individual features into everyday communication.

These improvements help make the iPhone more useful for everyone.