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The iPhone 16e (released February 2025) is Apple’s newest member of the iPhone 16 family. Apple kindly lent me an iPhone 16e for review; since its release, I’ve spent a little over a month using the iPhone 16e as my daily driver and have enjoyed the experience much more than I ever thought I would. The speaker quality is head and shoulders above my much larger (and much more expensive) iPhone 16 Pro Max. VoiceOver performance is fast and responsive. Battery life is strong and better than…

Apple has today released iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, and tvOS 18.4.1, bringing bug fixes and security updates, including for vulnerabilities that Apple believes may have been actively exploited.

As these updates were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, we do not have any information on whether they contain any accessibility fixes for blind, def blind, or low vision users at the time of…

Welcome to the March 2025 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries; updates; news; podcasts; how-to guides; and popular discussions.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

ally, everywhere ai assistant (iOS, Free)

meet ally – your AI assistant, always by your side

ally is…

Update, 4/1/2025

As of 1:00 PM Eastern time, Apple has released WatchOS 11.4 to the public. The release notes are the same as listed below.

Apple has today released macOS Sequoia 15.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4, and HomePod Software 18.4 to the public.

As with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4 brings expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, as well as new emoji characters, Mail categorization, and several accessibility fixes and refinements for…

Apple has today released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to the public; bringing new functionality for VoiceOver and braille users; several enhancements to Apple Intelligence, including priority notifications and expanded language support; as well as new emoji characters, a new "Ambient Music" feature in Control Center, Mail categorization for iPadOS, and more. Apple has also released iOS 15.8.4 and iOS 16.7.11 for older devices unable to run iOS 18.

New Features and Changes for VoiceOver…

We are pleased to announce that Levi Gobin has joined the AppleVis Editorial Team.

Levi brings a wealth of experience to the team and to our community. He is both an experienced user of macOS (since 2015) and an avid beta tester. In addition, Levi excels at communication and content creation; as demonstrated by the in-depth guides he regularly shares with the community and his active participation on our forums.

In his new role, Levi will work with our team to bolster our…

Are you passionate about the use of Apple products, particularly macOS accessibility and beta testing? Do you have some free time that you would like to put towards serving the community? If so, AppleVis may have an exciting volunteer opportunity for you!

AppleVis' mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. Founded in 2010 and now a Be My Eyes…

Apple has today released iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, and tvOS 18.3.1, bringing bug fixes and security updates, including one for a vulnerability that Apple believes may have been actively exploited.

As these updates were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, we do not have any information on whether they contain any accessibility fixes for blind, def blind, or low vision users at the time…

Apple today updated the MacBook Air and Mac Studio product lines, bringing the M4 chip and an upgraded camera to the MacBook Air, and M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, Thunderbolt 5 support, and support for up to 512GB of ram to the Mac Studio.

MacBook Air

The MacBook Air has been updated with the M4 chip, an upgraded camera, a new "Sky Blue" finish, and a lower starting price of US$999.

With M4, the new MacBook Air is 2X faster than the MacBook Air with M1, and up to 23X…

Apple has today released new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models, as well as a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air and an updated entry-level iPad.

The new iPad Air comes in 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes and features the Apple M3 Chip. According to Apple, the iPad Air with M3 is nearly 2x faster than iPad Air with M1 and up to 3.5x faster than iPad Air with…

Welcome to the February 2025 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries; updates; news; podcasts; how-to guides; and popular discussions.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Adventure To Fate: Core Quest (iOS, US$4.99)

The follow-up to TouchArcades 2024 Game of The Year!

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iPhone 16e availability in the U.S. is less than 24 hours away, and ahead of the launch, I was provided a unit for review.

Going into today, I was looking forward to sharing the iPhone 16e with our community, especially as there has been much anticipation and excitement on AppleVis surrounding this phone in particular. Unboxing podcasts are a lot of fun, especially when the recording goes…

AppleVis is pleased to unveil our 2024 Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card. The only report of its kind to focus specifically on the needs of people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision, the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card provides valuable insights into the lived experiences and opinions of this user group.

Inspired by the Six Colors Apple Report Card and now in its third year, the aim of the Apple Vision…

Apple today introduced the iPhone 16e, bringing a 6.1-inch display, Face ID, USB-C, the A18 chip, an upgraded camera, and more to the company's lowest-cost iPhone model. With the new design and display size, Apple no longer sells iPhone models with Touch ID or a physical Home button.

With a starting price of US$599, the iPhone 16e replaces the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in Apple's lineup. Curiously, however, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which includes the Dynamic Island and MagSafe…

Apple has today released iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1; and iPadOS 17.7.5 for iPads that cannot run iPadOS 18.

According to Apple's release notes, the iOS 18.3.1 update contains important bug fixes and security updates:

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:…

Apple has today introduced Invites, an app available on iOS, iPadOS, and the web for creating and managing invitations to events. Users who have a paid iCloud storage plan can invite others to events, and anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether or not they pay for iCloud storage or have an Apple device.

According to Apple's press release, invitations can be customized…

Welcome to the January 2025 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries; updates; news; podcasts; and popular discussions.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Eter: Streaming Internet Radio (iOS, Free with In-App Purchases)

Eter Radio is an app for listening to Internet radio stations.…

Apple has today released watchOS 11.3 to the public; bringing a fix to the volume issues introduced in iOS 11.2 and introducing a new Unity Rhythm watch face to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month in the U.S.

For VoiceOver users, our testing suggests that…

Apple has today released macOS Sequoia 15.3, tvOS 18.3, and HomePod software 18.3 to the public.

As with iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3 includes changes to notification summaries on Apple Intelligence-capable Macs and various bug fixes. In addition, this update brings Genmoji, first introduced with the…

Apple has today released iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 to the public; bringing changes to notification summaries on Apple Intelligence-capable devices and several bug fixes. It was also reported previously that this update enables Apple Intelligence automatically on supported devices. It can be disabled if you wish after installation by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri, and…