APPLE UNVEILS BRAIN CONTROL ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES FOR IPHONE AND IPAD

Imagine firing off a text, flipping through apps, or adjusting your music playlist just by thinking about it—no taps, no voice commands, just your brain at work.

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That's what Apple’s aiming for with its new Brain Control accessibility features, set to roll out later this year across iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, as announced this week.

Designed for folks with severe mobility challenges, like those with spinal cord injuries or ALS, these features let users control their iPhone or iPad using brain signals alone.

For the 2.35 billion people using Apple devices, app developers, and tech enthusiasts, this is a massive step toward making gadgets truly accessible, tapping into brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that feel like something out of a sci-fi flick.

Apple's partnering with Synchron, a New York-based BCI startup, to bring this to life, marking the first time iPhones and iPads will natively support thought-driven controls.

Meanwhile, Neuralink, Elon Musk’s bold venture, is making headlines by helping paralyzed patients play chess with their minds, setting the stage for what BCIs can do.

Apple's move, alongside other BCI pioneers like Synchron and Paradromics, shows how this tech can transform lives, especially for those who've been locked out by traditional interfaces. Let's dive into what Apple's cooking up, how it fits with other BCI breakthroughs, and why Neuralink’s work is a big deal for this field.

APPLE’S BRAIN CONTROL PROTOCOL WITH SYNCHRON