Regression: accessibility issue in the iOS app makes it impossible to write or send messages while using screen reader
I'd like to report an accessibility issue in the iOS app that started in recent versions of Telegram (12.*). The issue makes it impossible to write or send messages while using the VoiceOver screen reader.
Steps to reproduce:
Open any chat
Enable VoiceOver
Try to focus the message text box or the send button
Current behavior:
The text box and the send/voice note button are no longer reachable, neither by exploring the screen nor by using the "previous/next element" navigation commands.
Expected behavior:
Both elements should be reachable so VoiceOver users can write and send messages.
Note that this also affects all footer bars, which includes the tab icons, i.e., the ones to change between chats, settings, contacts and calls.
App and device information:
Telegram version: 12.2.1
iOS version: tested with 18.7.2 and 26.1
Device: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Steps to reproduce
Open any chat
Enable VoiceOver
Try to focus the message text box or the send button
The text box and the send/voice note button are no longer reachable, neither by exploring the screen nor by using the "previous/next element" navigation commands.
Device info
Telegram iOS 12.2.1 (31874), iPhone 15 Pro Max, 26.1
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