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assistivetouch wikipedia jump to content main menu main menu move to sidebar hide navigation main page contents current events random article about wikipedia contact us contribute help learn to edit community portal recent changes upload file special pages search search appearance donate create account log in personal tools donate create account log in contents move to sidebar hide top 1 history and development 2 features toggle features subsection 2 1 floating menu interface 2 2 access to hardware functions 2 3 gesture and multi touch replacement 2 4 customization 2 5 pointer device support 2 6 activation methods 3 comparison to similar tools 4 reception and impact 5 references 6 external links toggle the table of contents assistivetouch add languages add links article talk english read edit view history tools tools move to sidebar hide actions read edit view history general what links here related changes upload file permanent link page information cite this page get shortened url switch to legacy parser print export download as pdf printable version in other projects wikidata item appearance move to sidebar hide from wikipedia the free encyclopedia ios accessibility feature assistivetouch floating button on an iphone home screen assistivetouch is an accessibility feature introduced in ios 5 in 2011 by apple for its ios ipados and watchos operating systems 1 it provides an on screen menu that allows users to perform hardware related actions such as pressing physical buttons or executing multi finger gestures through touch based interaction controls 2 simplified gesture controls and customizable on screen menus assist not only users with permanent motor impairments but also individuals experiencing situational limitations such as operating a device with one hand while riding public transportation 3 when enabled a floating button appears on the screen that provides quick access to customizable device controls including home screen navigation volume adjustment screen locking and other common functions 2 as part of apple s broader accessibility initiatives assistivetouch provides a software based alternative to hardware interaction supporting a wide range of user needs 4 history and development edit in its early form assistivetouch offered the basic functionality of a floating button that gave users easy touch access to functions like the home button and volume controls as well as the ability to set up quick actions or their own gestures 2 over several updates apple expanded the capabilities of assistivetouch to better reflect user needs and accommodate new software functionalities in ios 13 apple added custom gestures and mouse trackpad support via assistivetouch 5 allowing users to navigate their devices with an external pointer this expanded features for both users with disabilities and those who preferred alternative input methods in 2021 assistivetouch was introduced to the apple watch in watchos 8 6 this leveraged the device s motion sensors and machine learning to allow users to navigate the device using various hand gestures like pinching or clenching this permitted hands free navigation on the apple watch features edit floating menu interface edit when assistivetouch is enabled a movable circular button appears on the screen which can be dragged to any edge tapping this button opens a menu of customizable controls such as home siri volume lock screen and more 2 when pressed a menu opens up featuring customizable controls access to hardware functions edit assistivetouch replicates hardware based operations using software controls on its menu to perform actions like returning to the home screen activating siri taking screenshots locking the screen adjusting the volume and activating the shake function for undo actions these features are particularly useful for users who may not be able to press physical buttons or perform gesture based shortcuts 7 assistivetouch allows users to simulate multi finger gestures like pinch rotate long press and double tap with a single point of contact gesture and multi touch replacement edit assistivetouch provides a method for users to input multi finger gestures by enabling a gesture abstraction interface that allows a single point of contact to trigger a system generated multi point gesture 2 users can select a gesture profile corresponding to 2 3 4 or 5 fingers when a gesture profile is active any path drawn with one finger is interpreted by the system as if it originated from multiple virtual touchpoints spaced evenly and moving in parallel this abstraction enables users to perform gestures such as two finger scrolling three finger swiping and predefined actions like pinch and rotate 8 assistivetouch can be used in parallel with other accessibility features such as zoom which relies on path based three finger gestures like tap and drag for screen magnification 9 customization edit users can customize the top level menu by adding removing or rearranging actions like notification center siri and control center to suit their personal preferences assistivetouch offers significant customization options users can customize the top level assistivetouch menu by adding frequently used actions rearranging existing items and assigning specific functions to single tap double tap or long press gestures 8 for example a single tap might be configured to open the assistivetouch menu a double tap could trigger the notification center and a long press might activate siri custom gestures can also be recorded and reused the system captures the user s input path such as a swipe or circular motion and stores it as a reusable command which can then be triggered from the menu 8 pointer device support edit assistivetouch lets users control their iphone with an external mouse offering customizable pointer settings for accessibility assistivetouch also supports external pointer devices such as bluetooth mice or trackpads when connected users can enable features such as dwell control adjust the pointer size change the color of the pointer and fine tune its movement speed 10 activation methods edit assistivetouch can be activated through several means including the system s accessibility settings voice commands via siri and customizable shortcuts 2 these multiple access points allow for flexibility based on the user s physical capabilities once enabled the assistivetouch button remains on screen and provides consistent access to assistive controls regardless of the application in use comparison to similar tools edit assistivetouch is one of many accessibility tools embedded into operating systems to allow smoother interaction with touchscreen devices on android devices a comparable feature is the android accessibility menu 11 which was added in android 9 it is an on screen menu activated by swiping up with two fingers and selecting accessibility after toggling the shortcut in settings the menu includes options to take screenshots lock the screen and adjust volume samsung offers a floating icon known as the assistant menu 12 similar to assistivetouch which provides shortcuts to hardware buttons and other functionalities it also includes a cursor that simulates mouse control third party apps have also mimicked the functionality of an on screen accessibility menu for example easytouch 13 and floating toolbox 14 on the google play store offer floating menus with customizable shortcuts or quick app access between ios and android ios is notable for having its accessibility features including assistivetouch integrated directly into the system 15 on the other hand android offers more diverse third party accessibility tools that users can download reception and impact edit assistivetouch has been generally well received as an accessibility initiative garnering positive feedback for its use of motion sensors and gesture recognition maya sellon an inclusive design researcher praised assistivetouch for offering an intuitive and hands free way to use the apple watch 16 in her review she noted how the feature could map actions to custom gestures which expands basic apple features like siri and apple pay for users with motor disabilities however she also pointed out limitations some gestures required physical strain to perform and necessitated a tight watch fit both of which could be uncomfortable for some users tech review sites like the verge have highlighted the potential of assistivetouch beyond accessibility noting its usefulness in hands free scenarios such as while cooking 17 however some academics have raised concerns about the feature s limitations like sellon s research studies have emphasized the physical demands of the required gestures which may be unrealistic for users with conditions like cerebral palsy 18 these critiques have called for more adaptable input options that support a wider range of motor abilities following assistivetouch s launch apple has continued developing gesture based controls in watchos 10 the company introduced a double tap feature on the apple watch which enables simple actions like playing or pausing music answering or ending calls and managing alarms or timers with a gesture 19 references edit pogue david 2011 apple s assistivetouch helps the disabled use a smartphone new york times 1 2 3 4 5 6 use assistivetouch on your iphone ipad or ipod touch apple support apple inc myers brad a 2024 pick click flick interaction techniques acm books p 512 doi 10 1145 3617448 isbn 979 8 4007 0949 4 accessibility support apple inc cross jason 2020 ios and ipados 13 4 is now available with ipad trackpad and mouse support icloud folder sharing and more macworld foundry about watchos 8 updates apple support apple inc 2024 ahmed faisal islam muhammad borodin yevgen ramakrishnan iv 2010 assistive web browsing with touch interfaces assets 10 1 2 3 adjust how iphone responds to your touch apple support apple inc zoom in on the iphone screen apple support apple inc connect a bluetooth mouse or trackpad to your ipad apple support apple inc 2024 use the accessibility menu google support google inc assistant menu samsung samsung electronics easytouch classic uptodown dawson tom 2015 sponsored app review floating toolbox android headlines dawson tom 2015 sponsored app review floating toolbox android headlines sellon maya 2024 ios accessibility review enhancing mobility with assistivetouch on apple watch linkedin song victoria 2023 how to control your apple watch hands free with assistive touch the verge gupta ayasya 2024 inclusive design for accessibility a case study of apple s accessibility features pdf international journal of novel research and development 9 9 apple watch double tap gesture now available with watchos 10 1 newsroom apple inc 2025 external links edit use assistivetouch on your iphone or ipad apple s official support guide for assistivetouch accessibility programming guide for ios apple developer documentation on building accessible apps and 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