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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the premier online resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A Be My Eyes company, our mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of the AppleVis community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

Getting Started With iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. We offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you are new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device right away or build on your existing knowledge.

  • Getting started with iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with Mac
  • Getting started with Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of thousands of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind, DeafBlind, or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

iOS/iPadOS 27 Release Candidate Megathread

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by AppleVis
70 comments. Last update or comment 6 minutes 58 seconds ago

What's new in Accessibility in iOS 27 for Blind and DeafBlind Users

Blog Post by Scott Davert
4 comments. Last update or comment 38 minutes 6 seconds ago

macOS Golden Gate Release Candidate Megathread

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by AppleVis
27 comments. Last update or comment 41 minutes 52 seconds ago

β€ŽMuse from Meta

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Mika Pyyhkala
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 3 minutes ago

Thinking about creating an airline simulation game

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Tristo
25 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 7 minutes ago

An Overview of the New VoiceOver and Braille Features in iOS 27

Podcast by AppleVis
1 comments. Last update or comment 50 seconds ago

VoiceOver testers wanted for Amity Taboo β€” accessible iPhone/iPad word game

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Dan Gildea at ScaryHouse
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 32 minutes ago

DSM Access β€” a native, accessible Mac app for your Synology NAS

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Mathieu
58 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 51 minutes ago

Brainclash

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Kevin Brinckman
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 32 minutes ago

Efficient VoiceOver gestures for Call Waiting & Issue with disconnected calls on iPhone 17 (iOS 26)

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ramy
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 56 minutes ago

Just avoid iCloud Mail

Forum Topic (Other Apple Chat) by Choom
3 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 25 minutes ago

Surprise and Shine: Recapping Apple's September 9 Announcements

Blog Post by mehgcap
60 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 53 minutes ago

Final Fortress

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by matheus rheine
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
4 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 15 minutes ago

Earcade

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Murat Yolalan
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
2 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours ago

Connect them - a New Word Game

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Adam Rogan
54 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 45 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

Thinking about switching to android

Forum Topic (Android) by jay
13 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 56 minutes ago

Sorry for the rant... But... Outlook for Windows.

Forum Topic (Windows) by Merlin
15 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 20 minutes ago

Bug with talk back on Samsung devices

Forum Topic (Android) by Apple-fan01
58 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 27 minutes ago

Is TactileView bad with latex or is it me?

Forum Topic (Windows) by TheBlindGuy07
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 5 hours ago

## Meta Glasses: Will They Actually Give Me Real Independence as a Blind Person?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Ramy
28 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 12 hours ago

What is the best way to report TalkBack issues?

Forum Topic (Android) by Vsevolod Popov
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 1 day ago

Civilization 6 for PC is fully accessible

Forum Topic (Windows) by Panais
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 1 day ago

Freight Fate: cross-platform audio trucking game

Forum Topic (Windows) by Orinks
27 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 2 days ago

blindGram 15.0: accessible Telegram client for blind Android users

Forum Topic (Android) by blindGram
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Accessible Android On Google Play

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago
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