Accessibility stories
Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.
The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.
The redesign aims to cut friction for broadcasters and publishers, as more than 100 customers asked for a simpler interface for daily video work.
More than half of assistive technology users have hit inaccessible apps this year, despite widespread AI adoption to fix digital barriers.
Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.
Customers will soon get easier document searches and accessibility upgrades as DocuWare rolls out its AI assistant and redesigned interface through 2026.
Accessibility-focused app playgrounds won prizes as students used Apple’s Swift challenge to tackle tremors, floods, speaking and music barriers.
Mobile barriers are costing UK businesses customers, with 81% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting problems on smartphones.
Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.
Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.
The pact will widen use of AI in Singapore's public services, schools and labs, while adding new tests on safety, governance and inclusion.
The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.
UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.
The smaller format is designed to widen access to Archies products in busy locations as the retailer targets 20 new stores this year.
Travellers at Terminal B can now ask a hologram for directions in English or Spanish, easing queues at LaGuardia's busy food hall.
Student focus and peer discussion improved in a screen-free pilot, prompting curriculum changes in language and writing studies courses.
Access to phone calls could improve for millions of hard-of-hearing Americans as Rogervoice brings its captioned app to the US market.
Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.
More than 100,000 tapes will be made searchable and uploaded by 2026, helping preserve Canada's broadcast history and widen access.
Australian and New Zealand students borrowed 4.8 million digital books in 2025 as ebooks led and audiobooks gained popularity across schools.
