signalapp / signalapp/Signal-iOS

In `attachement view`, the action buttopns are not vocalized

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Description

  • I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates
  • I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
  • This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic

Bug description

As a Voice Over user,
When I focus the action buttons of the toolbar for a message with attachment,
The buttons are vocalized "button" without any details about their feature

Steps to reproduce
  • Start the app
  • Select a thread
  • Attach an image
  • Run Voice Over on the view

Actual result: Toolbar buttons for crop, annotations etc are vocalized "buttons"

Expected result: Buttons must have at least an accessible label bringing meanings

Screenshots
Compose view with attachment No label found in Accessibility Inspector
Device info

Device: iPhone 17 Pro

iOS version: iOS 26.5

Signal version: 8.22 / build from last main branch commit (30da85beab750c23d691e8a91e2e6a96b0842080)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the attachment compose view with VoiceOver, then locate the Swift view or entry point that defines the crop, annotation, and other toolbar buttons. Give each affected button an accessible label and verify with VoiceOver that its purpose is announced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
accessibility, mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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