Accessibility add-on for text reader in Messages app on iPhone

similar to ScreenReader, but a submenu function in the Messages app, allowing the accessibility of the text reader to have a starting point, and proceed-forward, until prompted (even voice-activated Siri) or until end-of-feed.

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Original Title: iphone accessibility add-on

Posted on Sep 4, 2025 9:05 AM

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Sep 4, 2025 9:51 AM in response to Coffachin

You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Meanwhile, perhaps Speak Selection might help:

Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback - Apple Support

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