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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

Conflict of Nations: WW3

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Tristo
Usability Rating: Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Introducing Zuzanka, a Product Expiration Date Scanner for iOS

Podcast by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

google drive issues after migration on mac

Forum Topic by Ramy
3 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Discord drive me nuts. Please help!

Forum Topic by Blackadder
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Doubled dictation

Forum Topic by Accesstechinstructor
5 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Longer Accessible Games

Forum Topic by LThree05
8 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Question about GPS apps

Forum Topic by D A
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

vo sluggish on latest version of qardio app

Forum Topic by Troy
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Description and Review of the DOQAUS Life3 Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Podcast by AppleVis
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Is Lifeline: whiteout inaccessible?

Forum Topic by sassy blind girl
3 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Microsoft to Discontinue Its Soundscape App and Make the Code Available as Open-Source Software

Blog Post by AppleVis
19 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Morse-It

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Soupy
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
6 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Screen Recording audio is only being heard through the ear piece and not through the speaker.

Forum Topic by LupeDrums82
5 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Recovery mode and VoiceOver

Forum Topic by John
26 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 16 for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis
201 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Chat GPT Generated AppleScript for Music

Forum Topic by Kevin Shaw
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Envision AI

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by AnonyMouse
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
29 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Eset and the Mac.

Forum Topic by John Moore
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

What is this VoiceOver setting: Activities > Context >Narrative

Forum Topic by Tony
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Amp Live Radio: Music & Talk

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Armando Vias
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
6 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

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