[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 235540] New: AX: VoiceOver does not move focus to <a> elements

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235540

            Bug ID: 235540
           Summary: AX: VoiceOver does not move focus to <a> elements
           Product: WebKit
           Version: Safari 15
          Hardware: iPhone / iPad
                OS: iOS 15
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: Accessibility
          Assignee: webkit-unassigned at lists.webkit.org
          Reporter: andy.blum.01 at gmail.com
                CC: andresg_22 at apple.com,
                    webkit-bug-importer at group.apple.com

When using voiceover on iOS, links in the browser do not receive focus. I believe this is an incorrect pattern and has led to issues that only occur on iOS. I would expect the swipe gesture on iOS with VO active to move browser focus as well to ensure a consistent experience across mobile and desktop devices using webkit browsers.

Video 1: Voiceover on iOS
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/25532785/150866884-11897504-3b52-461d-b54d-46df4a11b0b3.MOV

- VO focus moves between heading elements, ordered list markers, links and buttons
- Browser focus moves only when VO is on a button element

Video 2: Voiceover on macOS
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/25532785/150867589-1a0081f2-0501-4068-a561-e81f02054792.mov

- Browser focus moves freely between links and buttons, pulling VO focus with it
- Using the VO rotor to jump between links does not pull browser focus
- Using the VO rotor to jump between form elements (buttons) does not pull browser focus

Page tested:
https://codepen.io/andy-blum/full/ZEazmKv

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