Apple TV Adds Sign Language Interpretation for Deaf Viewers

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Apple TV launched a new sign language interpretation feature yesterday, rolling out with its first accessible Apple Original titles.

The feature overlays native sign language on supported movies and shows, initially supporting American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL). Viewers can enable it in Apple TV app settings, where titles offering interpretation will display a dedicated icon and a new "Movies & Shows with American Sign Language" collection.

Launch titles include the documentary Being Heumann, the racing film F1, Way of the Warrior Kid and Greyhound, with more Apple Originals to follow later this year. The service will be available on devices running iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 or visionOS 27.2 and later, as well as on supported third-party devices using the latest Apple TV app.