Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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May 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Apple is working on a bunch of new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence.

Voice Control will soon work with natural language, so you can navigate your iPhone or iPad easily with your voice.

VoiceOver will be able to tap into Live Recognition to offer insights about your surroundings, and will be able to respond to questions.

Your Apple device will also be able to generate live subtitles on any video that doesn't have them, including your own clips.

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