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Apple TV Adds Sign Language Interpretation To Make More Originals Accessible

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 11, 2026

Apple is introducing sign language interpretation for selected films and series on Apple TV, making its original content more accessible to Deaf viewers. The company is working with Directors of Artistic Sign Language (DASLs) to ensure that each interpreter’s performance reflects the tone, style and atmosphere of the film or series.

The feature will use human interpreters rather than AI-generated avatars. Apple says this approach reflects the preferences expressed by members of the Deaf community, placing human performance and artistic interpretation at the centre of the experience.

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How To Find And Enable The Feature

Sign language interpretation is available with the latest release of iOS 27.2 and can be enabled through a new option in Settings. Once activated, a dedicated sign language button will appear when users watch supported Apple Original titles.

On each title’s page, an icon will indicate whether sign language interpretation is available, alongside information about closed captions and audio descriptions. The Languages section will also list the sign languages offered for individual titles.

Apple is introducing additional discovery tools to help viewers find accessible content. These include an editorial collection called “Movies & Shows with American Sign Language”, while search terms such as “with ASL” can also be used to find supported titles.

Expanding Accessibility Across Apple TV

The launch is part of Apple’s broader effort to make its services and entertainment more accessible. Sarah Herrlinger, the company’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, said the feature is intended to make Apple TV content available to a wider audience.

“Bringing sign language interpretation to Apple TV is an exciting step forward in making the viewing experience more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences,” Herrlinger said in a statement.

She added that Apple plans to continue developing experiences that allow more people to enjoy the content they love.

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Nearly 80% Of Cyprus’ Foreign Investment Came From Outside EU In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 11, 2026

Cyprus had the highest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) originating outside the European Union among 14 EU member states reporting data for 2025. According to Eurostat, non-EU economies accounted for 79.4% of the island’s inward FDI, highlighting its distinct position among the reporting countries.

The figures contrast with most other EU economies, where investment from within the bloc remains the main source of foreign capital.

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Cyprus Leads In Non-EU Investment Share

Eurostat measures inward FDI positions by the ultimate investing economy, identifying the economy where the investment ultimately originates rather than only the country through which it is channelled. This distinction is important when investments involve subsidiaries or intermediary holding companies.

In nine of the 14 reporting countries, most foreign investment came from within the EU. The Czech Republic recorded the highest intra-EU share, at 75.1%, followed by Romania at 73.3% and Estonia at 64.8%.

Cyprus was among five countries where non-EU economies accounted for more than half of inward FDI. Spain, Sweden, Greece and Denmark also recorded shares above 50%, ranging from 51% to 55.1%.

US Is The Largest Source Of FDI Across Reporting Countries

Across the 14 countries collectively, the United States was the largest ultimate source of foreign direct investment, accounting for 15.4% of the total.

Germany ranked second at 11.5%, followed by France at 9.4%, the United Kingdom at 9.3% and Switzerland at 5.8%.

These figures reflect the combined investment positions of the reporting countries and do not identify Cyprus’s leading individual investment sources. However, the country-level data underline the island’s strong reliance on capital originating outside the European Union.