JAWS meets AI in the latest update to JAWS Inspect. The December 2024 update brings a variety of enhancements that improve usability, accuracy, and compatibility. This update introduces a new AI assistant, resolves browser-specific issues, and ensures seamless integration with the latest JAWS 2024 and JAWS 2025 updates.
What’s New in JAWS Inspect?
FSCompanion: Your AI Accessibility Assistant
The JAWS Inspect menu now includes access to FSCompanion, a new AI-powered tool designed to assist JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion users. Whether a beginner or a seasoned professional, FSCompanion helps you quickly and easily understand screen reader and magnifier technology.
FSCompanion simplifies learning and ensures you get the most out of JAWS Inspect. Example questions to try:
- How is the JAWS presentation of a website different than the sighted presentation?
- Why are heading levels important?
- Why does JAWS Inspect separate buttons, links, and headings into distinct lists?
- What happens if an element provides no JAWS speech output?
Enhanced Browser Support: Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
- Chrome and Edge (Version 130+): Resolved issues caused by Chrome 131 for the Full-Page Report. Ensure you install the latest Chrome extension for full support, including the Locate functionality.
- Firefox: We’ve updated the Full-Page Report to provide improved HTML support, enhancing compliance checks and accessibility analysis.
JAWS 2024 and 2025 Integration
As mentioned in the last update, JAWS Inspect now integrates with JAWS 2025. The offline setup package lets you install the latest version of JAWS screen reader technology, which means you can utilize the latest features and improvements directly in your testing environment.
- JAWS 2025: JAWS Inspect stays synchronized with the latest JAWS 2025 updates. For detailed information, visit What’s New in JAWS 2025.
- JAWS 2024: The online installer now includes the option to install the December 2024 update of JAWS 2024. For full details, check out What’s New in JAWS 2024.
Why This Update Matters
The December 2024 update ensures that JAWS Inspect remains an essential tool for screen reader testing and user experience improvements. With the addition of FSCompanion and restored browser functionality, users can expect streamlined workflows, reliable reports, and better user experience.
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