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Voice Control
Overview
Apple explains Voice Control enables navigating and interacting with a device using voice to tap, swipe, and type. Apple notes that after an initial language file download, Voice Control can run without Wi-Fi. Benefit: people with limited dexterity can operate core functions without touch. Lesson: speech control works best when reliable offline, private by default, and easy to start or stop.
Why it matters
When devices assume touch input, users with motor disabilities can be blocked from communication and everyday logistics. Voice Control reduces exclusion through persistent multimodal input at the OS level. Call to action: ensure strong command discoverability, clear listening-state feedback, and robust error correction.
