Testing Motion-Based Features on Real iOS Devices
Blog post from TestMu AI
iOS's shake-to-undo feature offers a convenient way to reverse typing errors but poses accessibility challenges for users with motor disabilities. TestMu AI's Real Device Cloud addresses this by allowing developers to simulate the Shake gesture directly from the testing toolbar, enabling the testing of apps' motion-based features for users who rely on Assistive Touch. This is crucial as over 2.5 billion people worldwide need assistive technology, and with a rise in digital accessibility lawsuits and impending ADA Title II deadlines, ensuring app functionality with assistive technologies is essential. Testing the Shake gesture ensures that motor-impaired users can access undo functionality and custom motion-based features, confirming that the app is compliant with accessibility requirements. This process involves enabling Assistive Touch, simulating the Shake gesture, and verifying that the undo action works correctly, providing an essential error-recovery path for users with limited motor control.