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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

logic pro for Ipad question

Forum Topic by Daniella
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

The Old Siri Voices

Forum Topic by Enes Deniz
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Messenger App Disappeared from My Apple Watch

Forum Topic by Alexandra Moldovan
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Any way to close the edit box?

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11 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Pattern Play Story released soonish

Forum Topic by John from Woodside Apps
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Panning with Orbit Reader Braille display IOS 16.5

Forum Topic by Chris
6 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

prime video not working on apple tv tvos 16.4

Forum Topic by Josh Kennedy
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

exporting Dolby Atmos ADM BWF audio file to mp4 in logic pro

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Apple HomePod Bass

Forum Topic by travis
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

MacBook Air

Forum Topic by Dominic
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Issues after updating to iOS 16.5

Forum Topic by game55
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Apple watch is not installing an app that is on the phone

Forum Topic by Siobhan
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

BTech GMRS Pro

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by TheTechPianoPlayerKid
Usability Rating: Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Is autotranslation of texts possible while playing an accessible game with Voiceover on IPhone or Ipad ?

Forum Topic by MSB
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Updates on the whole Reddit situation

Forum Topic by Dominic
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Non English speakers exist, and some of us are Apple developers :)

Forum Topic by Alan
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Apple releases developer tool to port games over

Forum Topic by Siobhan
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

Weather station with VoiceOver

Forum Topic by Adrian Wyka
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

I'm sick of the inconsistent behaviour in Numbers

Forum Topic by Chamomile
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

I made a FULLY accessible Reddit app for iOS. It's free, ad-less, and I need beta testers!

Forum Topic by Unregistered User
73 comments. Last update or comment 3 months 1 week ago

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