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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Our mission is to empower people by providing information on accessibility features, accessible apps, and workarounds, as well as fostering a community of support and sharing of knowledge.

Our community is diverse and inclusive, welcoming people from all around the world, and draws upon a wealth of individual knowledge and experience to help each other in getting the most from Apple hardware and software. With a active and supportive community, and a wealth of collective knowledge and experience, AppleVis is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their Apple products and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility developments.

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

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. To help, 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're new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device with confidence.

  • Getting started with your first Mac
  • Getting started with your first iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with your first 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 1000s of applications.

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

Latest Posts And Updates

On iPad OS 16.5 VoiceOver does not sound a list of hotkeys when you hold down the Command key

Forum Topic by Рустем
6 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

Anne, Passenger Assistance, and Ancient Board Game Collection Among Finalists for 2023 Apple Design Awards

Blog Post by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

MAX

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Michael
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

Bluetooth speaker and VO

Forum Topic by Holger Fiallo
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

Netflix with voiceover, no longer verbalizes text thumbnails

Forum Topic by mplsjeffm
2 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 2 hours ago

Dictation needs massive improvements

Forum Topic by Ima speak up2009
39 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 3 hours ago

lire issues

Forum Topic by Rafal
2 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 3 hours ago

Creating new line on Brailliant BI X while using iOS Devices

Forum Topic by Chris
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 1 hour ago

How to hopefully speed up voiceover launch time and performance on Mac, no terminal required!

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
17 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 3 hours ago

How to make music on Logic free trial for Mac?

Forum Topic by Ima speak up2009
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 4 hours ago

iPhone SE 22, extremely slow performance and heating up when in WhatsApp

Forum Topic by Ima speak up2009
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 4 hours ago

Taking a screen shot for more than 1 page

Forum Topic by Ramy
4 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 6 hours ago

What does everybody want an iOS 17

Forum Topic by Ima speak up2009
35 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 8 hours ago

Introduction to the Official ChatGPT iOS App

Podcast by AppleVis
6 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 16 hours ago

Custom voiceover gestures

Forum Topic by Matt
5 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 17 hours ago

Occasional glitch with phone and FaceTime calls

Forum Topic by Andrew Engelhardt
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 21 hours ago

Wordvoyance Canadian Beta

Forum Topic by Ben Ritter
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 22 hours ago

AppleVis Community Inducts GoodMaps Explore and lire Into Its iOS App Hall of Fame

Blog Post by AppleVis
4 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 22 hours ago

upwork accessibility community

Forum Topic by Ramy
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 22 hours ago

ChatGPT

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by AnonyMouse
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
20 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 23 hours ago

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