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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

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voice control not echoing fully dictated text

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Whatsapp, Ios, and replying to messages

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Seeking Community Input: Help Us Design a More Accessible Power Bank (Free Prototype for Testers)

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Accessible telegram: Script to Enhance Telegram Web Accessibility for VoiceOver Users on iOS

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89 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 37 minutes ago

Button and links in rotor Voice Over

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47 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 12 minutes ago

Stop - Categories Word Game

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Paige
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
1 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 51 minutes ago

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My experience with the shortcuts app

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β€ŽShadows of The Circuit

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

MindShot

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Michael
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
47 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 36 minutes ago

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Hardware or Accessory Review by tunmi13
2 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 56 minutes ago

MUDRammer and Other iOS MUD Clients

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Kelly
15 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 22 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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Forum Topic (Windows) by mahmood
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Rog Ally X stuck in endless recovery mode loop.

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Disappointed with Envision

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