Discover what the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and iOS 17 actually mean for accessibility and everyday use. Hosts Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo launch Access Tech Live with honest, practical takes—and real‑world perspectives from author/broadcaster Shelley Brisbane and Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux.
Across this debut episode, Steven and Marc unpack Apple’s headlines: lighter titanium Pro models, the new action button, USB‑C, improved cameras (including 5x optical zoom on Pro Max), brighter displays, and on‑device Siri. They dig into accessibility‑relevant features like precision finding in crowds and why the Pro upgrades may matter more than the base models for some users.
Shelley Brisbane spotlights iOS 17 updates that can change daily life: Live Speech for quick, clear phrases; Personal Voice for preserving your own voice; and Assistive Access for a simplified iPhone experience. She also weighs the iPad’s identity crisis, Stage Manager improvements, and when an upgrade is actually worth it.
Stephanie Cadieux explains the mission behind the Accessible Canada Act—aiming for a barrier‑free country by 2040—why “nothing without us” must guide policy, and how education, feedback, and inclusion drive better outcomes. The episode closes with live audience reactions to the upgrade question and practical advice on when moving from older devices (like iPhone 12 or SE) makes sense.
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