Apple buried a perfect dumb phone feature inside your iPhone — here's how to turn it on

Discover Assistive Access: Apple's hidden iOS feature that turns any old iPhone into the ultimate, unhackable "dumb phone".

This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone

Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup ...

Wishing for simpler times? How to turn an iPhone into a 'dumb phone'

A 'dumb phone' is a minimalistic phone that offers only a few features, often calls and texts, a camera, alarm, calendar and ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to set up Assistive Access in iOS 17

Navigating the digital world can sometimes be a daunting task, especially for those of us with specific needs that standard interfaces may not accommodate. Fortunately, with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, ...
USA Today

Need an iPhone with big icons, no frills? Try Assistive Access mode.

Need an iPhone with big icons, no frills? Try Assistive Access mode. Assistive Access mode on the iPhone creates a simple smartphone with large buttons and basic features for easier use.
9to5Mac

Apple previews iOS 17 accessibility features: Assistive Access, Personal Voice and Live Speech, more

Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple today has announced a range of new accessibility features coming to iPhone and iPad this year. The new features include a new “Assistive Access” interface option, Live ...
Engadget

Apple's Assistive Access simplifies iOS 16 for people with cognitive disabilities

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day just days away, Apple is previewing a raft of new iOS features for cognitive accessibility, along with ...