Mobile accessibility features

Mobile devices have become primary computing tools for billions of people, making mobile accessibility critical. Modern smartphones include powerful built-in accessibility features that many users rely on daily.

These include:

• Screen readers like VoiceOver and TalkBack provide audio feedback for navigation
• Display accommodations adjust text size, contrast, and color filters
• Voice control enables hands-free operation for users with motor limitations
• Features like AssistiveTouch create custom touch alternatives, while touch accommodations adjust how the device responds to taps and holds
• Haptic feedback provides physical confirmation of actions, helping users with visual impairments
• Switch control allows external devices to navigate the interface
• Closed captions and audio descriptions make media content accessible to deaf and blind users

Another important thing to remember is that mobile accessibility requires specific considerations beyond desktop.

For example:

• Touch targets should be at least 24x24 CSS px to accommodate different finger sizes and motor abilities^[1]
• Important actions should be reachable with one hand
• Orientation shouldn't be locked unless absolutely necessary
• Motion and animations should respect reduced motion preferences
• Text should remain readable when users increase system font sizes