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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

Jaws style screen reader for Mac?

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Dennis Long
7 comments. Last update or comment 1 minute 15 seconds ago

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

Hardware or Accessory Review by David Goodwin
40 comments. Last update or comment 3 minutes 15 seconds ago

Six: a game for learning Braille Screen Input – looking for testers

Forum Topic (Braille on Apple Products) by Jonathan
10 comments. Last update or comment 6 minutes 25 seconds ago

TurnOver - the OG alternative screenreader for mac is now opensource

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Oliver Kennett
77 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 15 minutes ago

Best app for internet radio on macOS in 2026?

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by trey
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 43 minutes ago

New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Martijn - Sparkling Apps
672 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours ago

any games like trivia kingdom out there now?

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by SilverMoon
0 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 12 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
76 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 22 minutes ago

Feedback wanted: breathing and self-coaching app built with VoiceOver in mind (iPhone, Apple Watch)

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Psychology Engine
0 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 4 minutes ago

Simulcast, new iOS, MacOS, and TVOS Podcast App

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ashley
161 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 33 minutes ago

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

Blog Post by AppleVis
211 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 50 minutes ago

Versetide: a lyric and music video maker built for blind, low vision, deaf and hard of hearing creators (public beta)

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Johnny Owens
0 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 29 minutes ago

Weather Gods 4.9.8

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Weather Gods (Scott)
20 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 37 minutes ago

Seeking feedback on my accessible markdown editing app

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Zach M
18 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 47 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
56 comments. Last update or comment 13 hours 45 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

AI-powered Audio Description: seeking feedback from the community

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Marina Akenteva
16 comments. Last update or comment 9 minutes 59 seconds ago

Sony, you magnificent beast!

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Stephen
28 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 47 minutes ago

A Quick Reminder For Those Purchasing an Android Device

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12 comments. Last update or comment 16 hours 48 minutes ago

Modeler and profiler for blind guitarists

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Talkback What's New! (17.1)

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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 19 hours ago

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

Forum Topic (Windows) by TheBlindGuy07
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Sorry for the rant... But... Outlook for Windows.

Forum Topic (Windows) by Merlin
34 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 13 hours ago

Bocket money brailler, is it really useful?

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Forum Topic (Windows) by Keith
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