Apple AssistiveTouch
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General Information
AssistiveTouch is an Apple accessibility feature that adds on-screen controls for gestures and hardware functions, helping people who find physical buttons or touch gestures difficult.
Key Features:
- Customizable menu for frequently used actions.
- Single-tap shortcuts for gestures like pinch, rotate, or swipe.
- Access to hardware functions such as volume, lock, Siri, or screenshots.
- Option to create custom gestures or connect external adaptive devices.
How to Enable:
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Open Settings.
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Select Accessibility.
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Select Touch.
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Select AssistiveTouch, then turn it on.
Examples of Use:
- Using a floating on-screen menu instead of pressing side buttons.
- Performing multi-finger gestures with a single tap or custom shortcut.
- Pairing a joystick or adaptive switch with AssistiveTouch for alternative navigation.
- Accessing Apple Pay or Control Center without pressing physical buttons.
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Device Compatibility:
• iPhone and iPad: Available on devices running iOS/iPadOS 13 and later.
• Apple Watch: AssistiveTouch is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later with watchOS 8 and later.
