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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The Phone app, with Favorite contacts on the left side of the screen. Below the Favorites is a list of recent calls and voicemail. The contact information appears on the right side of the screen, with the Keypad button in the top right of the screen.

How to route and automatically answer calls on iPad

You can route and automatically answer calls on iPad, sending call audio to the speaker, a headset, or a hearing device.
An iPad with the Braille Access menu open, showing the following options: Launch App, Choose Item, Braille Notes, BRF Files, UEB Calculator, Live Captions, and Time.

How to use Braille Access with a braille display on iPad

You can use Braille Access with a braille display on iPad to turn it into a braille notetaker and open any app.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use hearing devices with iPad

You can use hearing devices with iPad, like MFi hearing aids or sound processors, and adjust their settings.
The FaceTime call history, showing a Group FaceTime call, an audio call, a video message, an audio message, and a link to a FaceTime call.

How to set up and use RTT on iPad

You can set up and use RTT on iPad for real-time text calls in FaceTime, start an RTT call, and type text during a call.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

iPad hearing accessibility features: transcriptions, hearing devices, and more

You can use accessibility features for hearing on iPad, from transcriptions to hearing devices and audio adjustments.
An iPad screen showing Guided Access being set up. iPad is being temporarily locked to just the Calculator app, and one of the buttons in the app has been disabled.

How to lock iPad to one app with Guided Access

You can lock iPad to one app with Guided Access, set a time limit, choose available features, and end a session with a passcode.
A website is open in Safari, with the address field showing that Reader is available for the website.

How to hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on iPad

You can hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on iPad with Reader, and use Reader automatically for websites.
An iPad screen showing Guided Access being set up. iPad is being temporarily locked to just the Calculator app, and one of the buttons in the app has been disabled.

iPad cognitive accessibility features: Assistive Access, Guided Access, and more

You can use cognitive accessibility features on iPad to reduce sensory stimulus, stay focused, and adapt iPad for someone you care for.
An iPad with the Mail app open. Emails are displayed with large, bold text.

How to get started with accessibility features on iPad

You can get started with accessibility features on iPad for vision, mobility, hearing, speech, and cognitive needs.
An iPad with information about how to create a Personal Voice.

iPad speech accessibility features: Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more

You can use accessibility features for speech on iPad to type to speak, create a voice that sounds like you, and control iPad with your voice.