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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

VoiceOver fails to announce time when waking iPhone if notifications are present

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 13 hours ago

It is not possible to mark certain actions as favorites in the system share sheet

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 13 hours ago

Predictive text verbosity settings do not consistently behave as configured

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 14 hours ago

VoiceOver rotor drag action inconsistent when rearranging Home Screen icons

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 14 hours ago

Inconsistent VoiceOver Focus Navigation in Weather App Main Screen

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 14 hours ago

Intermittent failure of VoiceOver double-tap and triple-tap gestures

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 14 hours ago

an app for clients date entery

Forum Topic by Ramy
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 17 hours ago

Creating Keybinds in Discord with Voiceover?

Forum Topic by John Lipsey
3 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 18 hours ago

VoiceOver accessible London transport app

Forum Topic by Camilla
6 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 18 hours ago

Smart Life - Smart Living

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Barry Toner
Usability Rating: Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
6 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 19 hours ago

Learning Logic Pro X: Episode 1 - Creating a New Project

Podcast by AppleVis
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 20 hours ago

ios shortcuts, am I missing something with voiceover?

Forum Topic by Igna Triay
5 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 21 hours ago

Even More Formatting Fun with Pages

Guide by Kevin Shaw
11 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 22 hours ago

BROK the InvestiGator

Mac App Directory by Pax
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible without the use of VoiceOver
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

Is there a way to optimize dictation on iPhone 11?

Forum Topic by Pigwidgin
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

Is Aaptiv playing up?

Forum Topic by Shaquana Flame
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

Telehab app

Forum Topic by Shaquana Flame
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

Changing between active watch faces on watchOS 10

Forum Topic by Mlth
8 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

still voice over jumps on ios17 rc. bit dishearten.

Forum Topic by SiddarthM
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

does espeak ng work with the ios betas?

Forum Topic by Nikos
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

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