SwiftUI
One common issue encountered when developing for visionOS is that all measurements are displayed in imperial units by default. This is because there are still no settings for Language & Region. To allow users to select the measurement unit type without having to set the locale, formatters must be used
Accessibility
I have been rethinking the challenges that some teams face when incorporating accessibility into existing pipelines. It seems that we (people involved in making products) will require a development methodology that is accessibility-driven and involves the execution of automated accessibility audits during testing. Apple made some hints at the
visionOS
Observing the ScenePhase in the environment has demonstrated to be a far more reliable technique for determining if an ImmersiveSpace is active or not. This is particularly helpful for making accessibility announcements, as it allows the user to adjust to the context switch. import SwiftUI @main struct ImmersiveScenePhaseApp: App { @Environment(
Accessibility
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak about accessible spatial computing at the iOSKonf24 conference. The talk coincided with the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of making new technology accessible to all. The presentation format was refined from Let's visionOS 2024 with the intention be
Accessibility
It’s difficult to put in perspective what Apple means when they say that the Apple Vision Pro “contains the largest list of accessibility…
visionOS
There are some great tips in the Take SwiftUI to the Next Dimension WWDC23 session. However, part of the code demonstrated was not included (at the time of writing) in the Hello World sample, so here’s a simple implementation of the ManipulationGesture on top of the default template.
WWDC
ℹ️Highlights from the same-named session that were first collected and posted on WWDCNotesCreate accessible spatial experiences - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple DeveloperLearn how you can make spatial computing apps that work well for everyone. Like all Apple platforms, visionOS is designed for…Apple Developer While spatial computing experiences are often