September 17 (Portaltic/EP) –
Apple Music has introduced Haptic Music, an accessibility feature that processes the currently playing song and emits textures and vibrations in time with the beat, aimed primarily at users with hearing problems.
The technology company has commented that during this time it has been working on “a new way of enjoying music for all users,” as explained in a press release sent to Europa Press.
This feature uses the iPhone’s Taptic Engine technology to make music more accessible and that they can feel it also users with hearing problems or deaf people.
Specifically, Haptic Music processes the song users are listening to and emits “refined” taps, textures, and vibrations that follow it. It also works on both Apple Music and the iOS version. Classical, Shazam and third-party applications that are compatible with iPhone when connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi.
It is worth mentioning that, with this new feature, Apple Music also has launched a new space dedicated to Haptic Musicwith new playlists such as Haptic Hits, Haptic Beats, Haptic Bass and Haptic Vibrations, making a wide selection of albums that incorporate this system available to users.
To turn on Haptic Music, Apple Music subscribers must go to the Settings section of the iPhone, select the ‘Accessibility’ button and check if this feature is enabled.
This is also compatible with the iPhone 12 and later, except for the 3rd generation iPhone SE. As for its operating system, Apple has confirmed that iOS 18 already has support for it.
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