iPad (10th Generation)
- Manufacturer:
- Apple
- OS Type:
- iOS
- Platform Version:
- 16
- Device Type:
- Tablet
- Website:
- https://www.apple.com/ipad/
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| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Maximum Volume Control | Information Not Available | You can set the maximum volume level to a level that is comfortable for you. |
| Alternative to Biometrics | Information Not Available | The device supports alternatives to biometrics such as logging in with a PIN, password or other means. |
| Animated Graphics | Information Not Available | The set-up and power-up graphics of the device comply with W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Success Criterion 2.3.1) on preventing triggering of photo-sensitivity. |
| Anti-Slip Features | Has a non-slip coating or ridges to prevent it slipping out of your hand. | |
| Backlight for Keypad | Information Not Available | Keys light up so the numbers and labels are easier to read. |
| Battery Saver or Adaptive Battery Settings | Information Not Available | Does the device have an option to customize battery consumption during times when the battery runs low? |
| Biometric Login | Information Not Available | The device can be unlocked without entering a PIN code but using instead one of the following biometric methods: fingerprint, facial, voice or iris recognition. |
| Compatible with Automotive Infotainment Systems | Information Not Available | Which of the automotive infotainment systems is the device compatible with? |
| Dedicated and Clearly Distinguishable Key to Lock the Screen | Information Not Available | The device has a dedicated and clearly distinguishable key to lock the screen. |
| Dedicated and Clearly Distinguishable Volume Keys | Information Not Available | The device has dedicated and clearly distinguishable volume keys. |
| Device Size (Length x Width x Depth in mm) | Information Not Available | The dimensions of the device in millimeters. |
| Differentiation of Function Keys | Information Not Available | The number keys have a different colour or shape from the other keys, making them easier to tell apart by touch or by sight. |
| Main Display Resolution | 2360 x 1640 pixels | The number of dots (called pixels) used to display text and images on the main display. More dots means more detail. |
| Main Display Size | 10.9 inches | Size of the main display (diagonal in inches). |
| Screen Flicker | The main display does not flicker at a rate that could cause problems for people with photo-epilepsy (between 2 Hz and 60 Hz). | |
| Ease of Opening for Clam Shell/Flip Phone/Slider | Information Not Available | Can be opened using one hand (only relevant for phones that have to be opened - ‘clam shell’, ‘flip’ or ‘slider’ designs). |
| Easy Battery Placement | Information Not Available | Is the Battery marked for proper orientation/placement? |
| Easy to Press Keys | Information Not Available | Keys on the keypad are easy to press. |
| Emergency Services Location | Information Not Available | Does the device support handset-based location, on top of network-based location, to locate the call when calling emergency services? |
| External Keyboard Support | You can connect an external keyboard to the device. | |
| FM Radio | Information Not Available | The device has an active FM feature, enabling blind handset owners to listen to FM radio using one only accessibility configurated device. It is helpful for supporting blind people communication under a natural disaster emergency situation, when the internet networks may be down. (Note: The headphones may need to be connected to the device in order for the feature to work.) |
| Handset Weight | Weight including battery. | |
| Headphone Jack | Information Not Available | Does the device have a 3.5 mm headphone jack? |
| Headset Plug Type | USB-C to 3.5mm adapter (sold separately) | The type of plug a headset will need to have so that it can be connected to the device. |
| Headset/Headphone Connector | Information Not Available | You can plug in a headset containing headphones and a microphone, or just a headphone. This allows you to answer calls, listen, and talk without holding the phone. This can mean better call quality for some people and is useful if you have trouble holding a phone. |
| Internet Capability | You can use the device to browse websites and use other internet-based services. | |
| Key Center Point Distance | What is the distance from the centre point of one alpha-numeric key to another? | |
| Key Identification | Information Not Available | Each key can easily be distinguished from the surrounding keys, reducing the chance that you will press the wrong one. |
| Key Identification Discernment | How each key is made easy to distinguish from the surrounding keys. Either by (1) being physically separate, (2) having ridges between them, or (3) some other way. | |
| Lanyard Pin for Key Ring or Lanyard Strap | Information Not Available | Has a small bar allowing a key ring or neck strap (lanyard) to be attached. |
| Keypad Layout | Information Not Available | The keypad is laid out like a QWERTY typewriter keyboard. |
| Manufacturer Custom Overlay of OS | Information Not Available | The device runs a customised manufacturer overlay of the operating system. |
| Speed Dial | Information Not Available | You can assign a particular phone number to a single key or a short key sequence. |
| Standard Number Key Layout | Information Not Available | The number keys are laid out in a standard way. |
| Standby Time / Talk Time | The number of days the battery will last when the phone is switched on but not being used (standby time). The number of hours it will last while you are making calls (talk time). | |
| Supports Ability to Install Third Party Applications or Apps | You can install third party applications for example from an approved application store. | |
| Touch Screen | Does the device have a touch screen? | |
| Touch Screen – Heat Activated | If the device has a touchscreen, is it capacitive (sometimes referred to as heat activated)? | |
| Two-Way Video Communications Using Wireless LAN Networks | You can make video calls using a wireless LAN network. | |
| Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) | Information Not Available | Is the device capable of receiving messages from the US Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system? |
| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Air Gestures to Control the Device | Information Not Available | You can use gestures in close proximity to the device to initiate specific phone actions. |
| Any Key Answering | Information Not Available | Can the user answer the call by pressing any key? |
| Automatic Features – Automatic Answer | Information Not Available | You can set it to answer all calls automatically without you having to do anything. |
| Automatic Redial | Information Not Available | You can set it to automatically redial if the number you called is busy or unavailable. |
| Connection Available for Induction Loop | Information Not Available | The device has a connection available for an induction loop. |
| Customizable Touch Gestures | Information Not Available | Does the device support alternative or configurable touch gestures in order to control the device in alternative ways? |
| Device Coupling – Bluetooth/WLAN | Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using Bluetooth/wireless LAN (radio signals which travel through the air and may also be able to pass through walls or other solid objects). | |
| Device Coupling – Cable | Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using a cable (an electrical wire). | |
| Device Coupling – Infrared | Information Not Available | Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using infrared signal (which travels through the air like a radio wave but cannot pass through walls or other solid objects). |
| Device Coupling – Near Field Communications (NFC) | Information Not Available | Near Field Communication (NFC) technology enables wireless communication between two electronic devices that are close to each other. |
| Device Coupling – Other | Yes, USB-C connector, AirpDrop, Smart Connector | Allows customised devices to work with the phone. |
| Device Coupling – USB | Information Not Available | Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using a USB connection. |
| Eye Tracking | Information Not Available | Does the device support eye tracking for navigation and action control? |
| External Switch/Pointer Support | You can connect an external switch or use head and/or eye mouvements to move the focus or pointer on the device's screen. | |
| Facial Gestures to Control the Device | Information Not Available | You can use facial gestures to navigate your device, incl. open mouth, smile, raise eyebrow, look left, look right, look up to initiate specific phone actions. |
| Flashlight Notifications | Information Not Available | The device has a flashlight that can be used to notify you of incoming calls, messages, or other alerts. |
| Flat Back for Table Top Operation | Has a flat back, so it can be used while it is lying on a table. | |
| Guarded Recessed Keys | Information Not Available | Individual keys are recessed or guarded in some way to reduce the chance that you will press the wrong key. |
| Hand Movement | Controls do not require you to pinch or twist them with your fingers, or rotate your wrist. | |
| Key Feedback – Tactile | Information Not Available | When you press a key it moves or clicks, so you know it has been pressed. |
| Messaging Options – Text Messaging (SMS) | Information Not Available | You can send and receive text messages (SMS). |
| Other | Information not available | Allows customised accessories to work with the device. |
| Physical Keyboard | Information Not Available | The device has a physical keyboard. |
| Personal Assistant / Voice Control | Information Not Available | The device provides a personal assistant that can help the user carry out functions on the device (e.g. writing and sending texts, placing phone calls, scheduling events, posting social media updates, searching and surfing the internet, accessing different applications etc.). |
| Predictive Text Input | Helps you write messages more quickly by predicting words from the first few letters you type. | |
| Real-Time Text Capability | Information Not Available | Real-time text (RTT) lets you use text to communicate during a phone call. RTT works with TTY and doesn’t require any additional accessories. |
| SMS Personalisation and Reuse | Information Not Available | You can personalise and reuse text messages. |
| Speaker Phone Capable | Information Not Available | Hands free operation during dialing and after the call has been initiated. |
| Speech to Text / Dictation | Information Not Available | The device converts what the user says (punctuation included) into text. |
| Stylus or Prosthetic Device Support | Do buttons and screen respond to a prosthetic device, pointing device or stylus? A prosthetic device is an artificial device that serves as a replacement for a body part. | |
| Supports Gesture-Based Navigation | You can use simple gestures to enter text or navigate your device (e.g., Back, Home). | |
| Tactile Key Markers F & J | Information Not Available | The number ‘5’ key has a raised dot or bump on it so you can distinguish it by touch. |
| Text Messaging Service Capable | Information Not Available | Can all the text message features supported be read, composed and sent using the phone's screen and/or keypad. |
| Text Phone (TTY) Compatibility | Information Not Available | The device is compatible with a Text Phone (TTY). |
| Visible Focus Indicators | Visible indicators are used to highlight the user interface control with current focus. | |
| Voice Recognition for Accessing Features | Allows you to activate features by speaking commands into the phone, reducing the need to use the keypad. | |
| Voice Recognition for Dialing | Information Not Available | Allows you to dial a number by speaking the person’s name, if it is stored in your contact list (a personal ‘telephone book’ you create in your phone). |
| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Font Size | You can make the text on the display larger or smaller to make it easier to read. | |
| Adjustable Font Style | You can change the font (typeface) used for the text on the display, which may make it easier to read. | |
| Allows for Sign Language Communication | Information Not Available | The device supports video calls, allowing for sign language communication. |
| Audible Cues – Battery | Makes sounds to tell you when the battery is running out or when it is recharging. | |
| Audible Cues – Power | Makes a sound when you press the power on/off button, so you know it's been pressed. | |
| Audible Cues – Volume | Is there a audible cue to indicate a change in the volume level? | |
| Audible Identification of Keys Spoken | Information Not Available | When you press a key, the device speaks the name of the key. |
| Backlight for Display | The display lights up to make it easier to read in the dark. | |
| Braille Display Support | Does the device support a braille display? | |
| Device Weight | Information Not Available | Weight including battery. |
| Display Characteristics – Adjustable Brightness Control | You can adjust the brightness of the display to make it easier to read. | |
| Display Characteristics – Adjustable Contrast Control | You can adjust the contrast of the display to make text and symbols easier to see against the background. | |
| Display Characteristics – Backlight for Display | The display has a backlight so you can see it in the dark. | |
| Display Characteristics – Colour Differentiation | The information presented on the display does not rely on colour perception for understanding (e.g. you do not have to be able to distinguish red symbols from green symbols). | |
| Display Characteristics – Color Inversion | Information Not Available | Does the display support inverting colors? |
| Display Characteristics – Screen Flicker | The display does not flicker at a rate that could cause problems for people with photo-epilepsy (between 2 Hz and 60 Hz). | |
| Display Characteristics – Enhance Screen Colour | Information Not Available | Does the device allow to adjust the display colour to your preferences? |
| Display Characteristics – Symbols/Icons | Menus can be displayed using symbols or pictures in a grid layout. This can make them easier for some people to understand or remember. | |
| Haptic Feedback | Information Not Available | The device supports a tactile feedback system which uses different forces and vibrations to let the user know that a function has been carried out. |
| High Contrast Mode | The device comes with at least one high contrast mode. | |
| Key Feedback – Audible | When you press a key it makes a sound, so you know it has been pressed. | |
| Light / Dark Theme | Information Not Available | The device provides at least a light and a dark theme layout for menus. |
| Personalized Shortcuts | You can assign a particular feature to a single key or a short key sequence. | |
| Product Size | Information Not Available | Dimensions of the product (Width x Height x Depth). |
| Recognition of Atypical Speech Patterns | Information Not Available | The device’s voice processing is capable of being trained to recognize atypical speech patterns and allows for speech-to-text with atypical speech patterns. |
| Ring Tone Variations | Information Not Available | You can choose from a range of different ring tones. |
| Screen Magnifier | Does the screen magnifier enlarge all views, including the web? | |
| Screen Reader | A mode in which onscreen information is made available via text to speech and the device is operable without vision. | |
| Screen Refresh Rate Adjustable | Information Not Available | Allows to adjust the screen refresh rate in the range of 60 Hz to 120 Hz. A higher refresh rate can make motion appear smoother and can remove afterimages from fast-moving images. |
| Supports Accessibility APIs | APIs allow accessibility software programs to communicate with the device (although there may be some limits). | |
| Tablet Headset Plug Connected | You can plug in a headset containing headphones and a microphone. This allows you to listen to music or talk without holding the device. This can be useful if you have trouble holding a device. | |
| Tactile Key Marker - '5' | Information Not Available | The number ‘5’ key has a raised dot or bump on it so you can distinguish it by touch. |
| Text to Speech (TTS) | Information Not Available | The device has built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology that reads out the digital text on the device. |
| Two-Way Video Communications Using Mobile Networks | You can make video calls using a mobile network. | |
| Video Conferencing | Information Not Available | You can make video calls with more than one person. |
| Visual Display of Volume with Warning | Information Not Available | The display shows the current volume level and gives a warning if the volume is too high. |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Line Status | Information Not Available | The display shows the status of the phone line (e.g. if it is busy or if there is no signal). |
| Visual Alerts – Incoming Calls | Information Not Available | When a call comes in, the display shows a visual alert to indicate it. |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Voice Mail | Information Not Available | The display shows a visual alert to indicate that you have a voice mail message. |
| Voiced Menus | Speaks the menu options, allowing you to access functions even if you cannot read the display. | |
| Web Browser Zoom | You can magnify web content when using the internet browser. |
| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Vibrating Alerts | Information Not Available | Allows users to select different vibration settings for various notifications. |
| Audible Cues – Calls | Information Not Available | Makes a sound to tell you when a call is coming in. |
| Audible Cues – Charging | Information Not Available | Makes a sound to tell you when the battery is recharging. |
| Audible Cues – Enhancements | Information Not Available | Makes a sound to tell you when an enhancement is connected (e.g. a headset). |
| Audible Identification of Keys / Functions | Information Not Available | When you press a key, the device speaks the name of the key. |
| Audio Streaming to Hearing Aid (ASHA) | Information Not Available | Device allows direct Bluetooth streaming to hearing aids or cochlear implant. |
| Broadcast Streaming (Auracast) | Information Not Available | Device allows Bluetooth broadcast streaming from one device to many hearing aids or cochlear implants. |
| Call Logs | Information Not Available | You can see a list of the calls you have made and received. |
| Closed Captions Adjustable | Information Not Available | Allows to adjust font style and size of closed captions. |
| Configurable Audio | Information Not Available | You can adjust the audio settings to suit your hearing needs. |
| Front Facing Camera | Allows the front facing camera to be used in signing or two-way video conferencing. | |
| HAC Rating | Information Not Available | Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) rating. |
| HD Audio | Information Not Available | Does the device support High Definition (HD) Audio? |
| Hearing Aid Profile Bluetooth (HAP) | Information Not Available | Device allows direct Bluetooth streaming to hearing-aid or cochlear implant. |
| Hearing Aid or HAC Setting | Information Not Available | The device has a setting that makes it easier to use with a hearing aid or cochlear implant. |
| Improved Call Quality | Information Not Available | The device has features that improve the quality of calls. |
| Key Feedback Displayed | When you press the keys a larger version of it is displayed on the screen so you can check that it is correct. | |
| Messaging Options – Email | Whether email is supported. | |
| Messaging Options – IM | You can send and receive 'instant messenger' (IM) messages. | |
| Messaging Options – MMS | Information Not Available | You can send and receive multimedia messages (MMS). |
| Messaging Options – Predictive Text | Helps you write text messages more quickly by predicting words from the first few letters you type. | |
| Mono Audio | Information Not Available | The device can play audio in mono (single channel) so that you can hear all the sound in one ear. |
| Ringer Volume Adjustable | Information Not Available | You can adjust the volume of the ringer. |
| Safe Audio | Information Not Available | The device’s average sound level is set to a limit of 85 dB(A). The user retains the possibility to raise the sound level to a maximum of 100 dB(A). In this case the user is warned about the risks involved, by means of a warning after every 20 hours of listening time. |
| Sound Quality Adjustable | Information Not Available | Allows users to configure or customize specific audio parameters by allowing to adjust frequencies and sound from the device. |
| Supports Closed Captioning for Web Video or Streaming | Device is capable of displaying closed captioning that is included in a video or video stream. | |
| Vibrating Alert | The device can be set to vibrate when it receives a message or when it gives a warning alert. | |
| Visual Alerts – Battery | Displays a visual alert to tell you when the battery is running out or when it is recharging. | |
| Visual Alerts – Electronic Message | When a text, e-mail or IM comes in, it displays a visual alert to indicate it has been received. | |
| Visual Alerts – Other | Whether there are other visual alerts /text displays that are not mentioned above. | |
| Visual Alerts – Power | When you press the power on/off button a visual alert is shown (e.g. a light), so you know it has been pressed. | |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Battery | The display shows the current battery strength and the network signal strength. | |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Enhancements | Whether there is a visual indicator on the display to indicate whether any enhancements are connected (Loopset, Headset or TTY/Textphone). | |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Network | The display shows what type of network you are connected to (e.g. 3G/LTE or WiFi). | |
| Visual Indicators on Display – Volume Control | The display shows the current volume level. | |
| Voice Output of Caller ID from Contacts List | Information Not Available | The device speaks the name of the person who is calling you if they are in your contacts list. |
| Voice Output of SMS (Inbuilt) | Information Not Available | The device speaks the text of the SMS message. |
| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance Instructions | When you need to provide input (e.g. when setting up the device or when it asks you a question), extra helpful instructions are provided, explaining what you need to do. | |
| Assistive Touch | Information Not Available | Can the user replace physical buttons or gestures with virtual buttons? |
| Copy and Paste | Does the device support a copy and paste functionality for text entry? | |
| Focus Mode | Information Not Available | Helps reduce distractions by muting notifications and in-coming calls while focusing on one task. |
| GPS Capability | The device has Global Positioning System (GPS) capability. | |
| Highlight Content as it is Spoken | Information Not Available | Does the device allow to highlight content to have it read aloud? |
| Intelligent Personal Assistant | Information Not Available | Does the device have/support a digital personal assistant for opening apps and conducting shortcuts to communication tasks like text messages and making calls? |
| Live Transcription / Captions | Information Not Available | Does the device enable embedded live transcription or captioning features for audio, video and telephone calls? |
| No Screen Timeout | When the phone displays an alert or a question that requires you to give an answer, e.g. by clicking a “Yes” or “No” button or by typing in your PIN number, it will wait for your response. This can be helpful for people who find it difficult to decide what to answer or to enter the answer quickly. | |
| Photo Associated Telephone Book | You can add photos of people next to their numbers in your contact list (a personal ‘telephone book’ you create in the phone). | |
| Simple Instructions | Instructions and messages that are displayed on screen use simple language. | |
| Simple Reminders | All text alerts and other reminders that are displayed on the screen use simple, easy to understand language. | |
| Simplify Display | Allows you to disable or conceal unneeded features/programs or icons. | |
| Total Conversation Capability | Information Not Available | The device supports Real-Time-Text communication in video calls suitable for sign language communication, provided the network supports this feature. |
| Voice Notes | Allows you to record, save and play back a short voice reminder. |
| Feature | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Format User Manual | The User Manual is available in alternative formats upon request. | |
| Manufacturer Guaranteed Years of Security Updates for Device Model | Information Not Available | Number of years that the manufacturer provides security updates for the device after putting it onto the market. |
| Manufacturer Guaranteed Years of Software Support for Device Model | Information Not Available | Number of years that the manufacturer provides software updates for the device after putting it onto the market. |
| Optional Accessories | Information Not Available | Related Accessories that may also benefit people with disabilities. |
| Related Accessories that may also benefit people with disabilities | Accessories that may also benefit people with disabilities. | |
| Any Other Additional Features | Apple Pencil, VoiceOver, Zoom, Speak Selection, Speak Screen, Speak Auto-text, Magnifier, Display Filters, MFi Hearing Aids, Mono Audio, Guided Access, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Touch Accommodations, Home-click Speed, Triple-Click Home shortcuts, Full Details: http://help.apple.com/ipad/ | Additional features that may benefit people with disabilities ( i.e the possibility to connect additional accessories such as external keyboard or devices for synthesizing voice). |