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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

TurnOver - the OG alternative screenreader for mac is now opensource

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Oliver Kennett
64 comments. Last update or comment 29 seconds ago

Search functionality on ChatGPT website is kind of broken

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by ziixies
1 comments. Last update or comment 32 minutes 26 seconds ago

iPhone 18 Pro: Thoughts and Experiences One Month After Upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro

Hardware or Accessory Review by David Goodwin
29 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 16 minutes ago

Curious About People's Experiences With Using The Estee Lauder Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant app

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Paige
23 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 40 minutes ago

We Deserve Better from Apple: Why I Can No Longer Recommend a Mac to Fellow Blind Computer Users

Blog Post by David Goodwin
72 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 27 minutes ago

New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Martijn - Sparkling Apps
671 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 32 minutes ago

Surprising nostalgia: Apple posts a hidden virtual iPod online for its 25th anniversary

Forum Topic (Other Apple Chat) by Brian Giles
18 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 43 minutes ago

Simulcast, new iOS, MacOS, and TVOS Podcast App

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ashley
160 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 9 minutes ago

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27: A Summary of VoiceOver and Braille Issues and Improvements

Blog Post by AppleVis
209 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 50 minutes ago

Introducing Folio: A Flexible, Accessible Way to Organize Everyday Life

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by recoo07
58 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 6 minutes ago

AudioGameAccess – Free audio games for iPhone, iPad and Mac, alone or online

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Mathieu
6 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 32 minutes ago

Tanklet: Idle Fish Aquarium

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Leela
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
17 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 55 minutes ago

EchoScape: I spent the past year building a navigation & obstacle-sensing app β€” looking for feedback from blind pedestrians

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Dan@EchoScapeApp
55 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 55 minutes ago

Dog Genome

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Leela
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
8 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 31 minutes ago

Cat Genome

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Leela
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
5 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 38 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

A Quick Reminder For Those Purchasing an Android Device

Forum Topic (Android) by Marina Patten
12 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 39 minutes ago

Sony, you magnificent beast!

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Stephen
24 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 12 minutes ago

AI-powered Audio Description: seeking feedback from the community

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Marina Akenteva
13 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 40 minutes ago

Modeler and profiler for blind guitarists

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by vainer
40 comments. Last update or comment 16 hours 18 minutes ago

Talkback What's New! (17.1)

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
23 comments. Last update or comment 22 hours 11 minutes ago

Hearing Aid applet, audio routing in I O S 27

Forum Topic (Smart Home Tech and Gadgets) by Snowman
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 4 hours ago

How to make page up and page down keys in windows explorer scroll again (solution)

Forum Topic (Windows) by TheBlindGuy07
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 10 hours ago

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

Forum Topic (Windows) by Merlin
34 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 22 hours ago

Bocket money brailler, is it really useful?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Ramy
17 comments. Last update or comment 3 days ago

Creating a hotkey to connect and disconnect airpods from windows PC

Forum Topic (Windows) by Keith
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 7 hours ago
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