Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, revealed that he asked musician Stevie Wonder to test the new Vision Pro. Despite being legally blind, Tim Cook wanted the singer’s opinion to make the product more accessible for people with hearing impairments.
In an interview with Wired magazine, Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, explained why Stevie Wonder’s opinion was so important for the development of the Vision Pro. According to Cook, feedback from the legally blind musician would make the product more accessible for people with hearing impairments.
“One of Apple’s common elements over time is that we don’t add accessibility at the end of the design process; it’s integrated from the beginning. And receiving this feedback was crucial,” said Cook.
“And, of course, his artistry is simply incomparable. He is fantastic,” he added.
The Vision Pro is a device with a 3D camera that allows users to “capture magical spatial photos and videos in 3D.”
Apple’s CEO also emphasized the importance of integrating accessibility into products like the AirPods Pro 2, which features a clinical-grade hearing aid functionality, allowing people to self-diagnose hearing problems.
“For some people, hearing aids have a stigma, and we can combat that with the AirPods. And we can allow people to self-diagnose. It’s the democratization of health,” Cook commented on the accessibility initiative.
We’re thrilled to see our customers in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore experience Apple Vision Pro for the first time! Pre-orders start today in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, & the UK. We can’t wait for customers there to see the magic of spatial computing. pic.twitter.com/GQtDbstZw6
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 28, 2024
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