accessibility: Add Semantics to loading indicators so screen readers announce loading #2017
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Fixes: #1962
This PR improves accessibility by adding
Semanticswidgets around loadingindicators so screen readers (TalkBack / VoiceOver) announce that the app is
loading content.
What’s changed
CircularProgressIndicator(and similar loading states) in:Semantics(label: 'Loading…', liveRegion: true)Why
Screen readers were not able to focus on or announce the loading state,
making the app inaccessible while fetching messages or topics.
Testing
When loading appears, TalkBack reads: "Loading…".
Screenshot (TalkBack focus on loading indicator)
This shows the loading indicator now exposes an accessible label via
Semantics().Let me know if you prefer a localized label or a different semantics approach!