Apple Watch Technology

 Apple Watch Technology

When Apple Watch was launches next month this will mark 
the launch of Apple's first new product category which is the

 iPad. And the ipad was a game changer in terms 

of accessibility, bringing many features that are designed for

 people with disabilities at launch. And how will the Apple 

Watch was compare and what are the some of the 

challenges and possibilities for the Apple Watch which are

 related to accessibility? And a lot of questions remain 
unanswered, but the wait will soon be over.

And Apple Watch is supposed to include the built-in software accessibility features when it launched, and however these reports have not been confirmed by the company Apple. And it would make sense and align with Apple's patterns if they included features such as voiceover and Zoom in this Apple Watch. And while the presence of these features seems likely, so how these features are implemented will be the key for people with disabilities.

And the Apple Watch could be proving useful to people with the various disabilities. And Apple has already established the direction-finding capabilities of the Watch which include providing characteristic taps when a wearer needs to turn left or right while walking. So this feature could be aid sightless and visually reduced users when navigating unfamiliar areas. And additionally, the device could help remind users to complete the daily tasks like taking medication. And This watch, which can be used Apple Pay your purchases and other forms of verification benefit users with physical disabilities who cannot handle a credit card for example.

And Just like with the iPad, the app developers will likely be key in coming up with unique assistive apps. And the starting developer tools with have some limitations that could hold back to developers, and but hopefully useful assistive apps will still be made available.

And With all the potential benefits there are some challenges that restrict from the device's small screen and buttons. And first, the "digital crown," that which is a small dial on the side of the Apple Watch, which could pose challenges to users with physical disabilities and dexterity challenges. And the "digital crown" which is used for scrolling and zooming may be difficult and it is not impossible for some people to operate. And it will be interesting to see if Apple will develop a software solution to this potential challenge. And similarly, the small screen with small icons may prove difficult to press for some users.

And Apple's "force touch" gesture would also be proved challenging for users with physical disabilities to perform. And a "force touch" is a tougher to press on the touch screen display that appeals different actions from a lighter tap. And From Apple's demonstrations, and this gesture seems vital to the operation of this watch so hopefully a software solution will be available for users who are unable to perform these gesture.

So Hopefully the Apple Watch will follow in the iPad's footsteps and be a game changer in terms of accessibility. If you are thinking of purchasing the Apple Watch, but have disbelieves about your ability to cooperate with this device due to a disability I would strongly recommend heading to an Apple Store in April to try check out one.